Tim Paine trolled heavily by Indians online for 'Carrying Drinks' during BBL 2021 game

Australian Test captain Tim Paine h a forgettable Border-Gavaskar Trophy which y lost to India 2-1 in ir own backyard. wicketkeeper-batsman was subjected to some harsh criticism for his glovework, as well as, his captaincy. Moreover, he was under immense scrutiny for constantly sledging R Ashwin and Hanuma Vihari during third Test in Sydney where Aussies lost a match which was irs to win.

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Twitterati troll Tim Paine for carrying drinks during BBL 2021 game

Tim Paine-R Ashwin sledging incident led to several former cricketers, as well as, Indian and England fans calling out Australian for his cheap tactics. Subsequently, Paine held an impromptu press conference and issued an apology to Indian cricket fans for his misdemeaur on field. During third Test, while Ashwin was batting, Paine who was standing behind stumps, quipped that he cant wait to see Ashwin at Gabba where fourth and final match is going to be played, a venue where Australia hn't lost a Test in 32 years. However, India went on to script history by beating Aussies at n feared venue to secure a thrilling series win.

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After tour ended, Paine joined Hobart Hurricanes for remainder of BBL 2021. However, since returning to side, Australian stumper hasn't found a place in playing XI for two consecutive matches and was also seen carrying drinks during one of games. When im of Paine carrying drinks went viral, Indian cricket fans started trolling Paine for t managing to break into Hobart playing XI despite being Australia's Test skipper.

Several reactions poured in as fans took a jibe at his shabby glovework saying that he probably dropped water bottles like he spilt ball during series vs India. However, re was also a certain section of fans who defended wicketkeeper, stating that criticism Paine was receiving was a little too much. Here's how fans reacted to incident where Paine was carrying drinks during BBL 2021 match.

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