by brod » Tue Jun 08, 2010 11:21 pm
Tim Paine is hopeful of making his Test debut next month after being called in to Australia's one-day side to replace the injured Brad Haddin. The uncertainty over Haddin's recovery time for his elbow problem means that Paine could easily be kept on in the squad after their games against England, when they will then play two Tests against Pakistan.
"I think it's a possibility," Paine told the Mercury of a potential baggy green. "He [Haddin] is hopeful he'll be right for the two Tests but at the same time I don't think he is going to take any chances with the Ashes very close around the corner.
"That is something that might work in my favour. I'm sure if he's not 100% he won't risk it because I know speaking to him he is obviously very keen to be part of the side that wins back the Ashes so that is something he certainly won't be jeopardising."