Published 15:41 IST, December 1st 2019

Tim Paine hilariously scolding Marnus Labuschagne leaves the commentators in splits

Tim Paine had hilariously scolded Marnus Labuschagne during the Day 3 of the second Test match against Pakistan which had left the commentators in splits

Reported by: Karthik Nair
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Tim Paine has been leading Australia pretty well ever since he has been handed over Test captaincy. It was under his reign that Aussies mand to retain Ashes in England for first time since 2001. Australia are currently dominating ongoing Test series against Pakistan. After having won first Test comprehensively, y are on cusp of winning second and final Test at Adelaide Oval. However, Tim Paine seemed to be in a mood to have some fun during Day-Night Test.

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Tim Paine hilariously scolds Marnus Labuschagne

During Day 3 of ongoing Test match on Sunday, Australian skipper Tim Paine decided to go for a part-time bowling option once again maybe in order to get through overs quickly. drama unfolded in 66th over when Nathan Lyon had completed his over. wicket-keeper batsman turned towards Marnus Labuschagne and told him that he will be bowling next over. Labuschagne, who was fielding at short leg removed his leg guards. 

''You are bowling mate. Bowling. You are bowling'', shouted Tim Paine thrice as commentators burst into laughter.

Meanwhile,  Labuschagne who still removing his leg guards replied by saying, ''You told me I was done.''

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video was posted by Cricket Australia on ir official Twitter handle. Take a look. 

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Warner spills beans on Paine's decision

David Warner revealed that team had looked at wear for next day and gave eugh time for mselves, eventually reducing Pakistan to six wickets at end of day's play. With rain predicted for next three days at Adelaide, it appears to be that Paine's call to declare was made keeping wear in mind. As quoted by a sports portal, Warner revealed that he had asked Steve Smith about number of overs Australia were going to get against Pakistan in evening and that it was ' perfect amount'. At Tea, Warner was told that team would declare at 5.40 pm, following which he watched clock continuously to make sure team still stuck to same plan.      

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Australia in driver's seat

Australia who had declared ir innings at 598 after an unbeaten triple century from David Warner bundled Pakistan out for 302 and had a mammoth 287-run lead. Aussie skipper Tim Paine n enforced follow-on as Pakistan have lost three wickets in ir second innings with star batsman Babar Azam back in pavilion as well.

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14:54 IST, December 1st 2019