You will see a different on field attitude of Australian cricket team, says skipper Tim Paine

Paine has come out in public to assure the fans that they would see a different Australian side in coming times. CA had appointed Paine as Australia’s captain for the fourth test against South Africa, which brought an end to the infamous ball-tampering saga which happened, after regular captain Steve Smith and vice-captain David Warner were removed from their post for their inclusion of leadership group in this incident. 

It had caused a massive outrage from the fans in Australia which even resulted in their Prime Minister’s involvement in this case, making the scenario all the more serious. And Paine has stated that his team would need to change its behaviour to get back the belief of fans once again.  

"Obviously we've had this incident which has brought everything to a head. But during the Ashes there wasn't a lot said about our culture. Looking back it's just a few little things that we can tweak and do a little bit better as a team. If we do that I think the Australia public will jump back on board pretty quickly," he said, reported AP.

Despite being a cricket crazy nation, other sports like football have given a stiff competition to it, making it very important for cricketers and boards to keep their image safe as sponsors if lost, would be very difficult to get back. And in a recent move, CA has even assigned former Test Rick McCosker to head a panel, which will review the culture of the Australian team. 

While Paine insisted on Thursday that a major change isn't needed as far as the behaviour of players is concerned, he also clarified that Australia would definitely tone down their verbal abuse of opponents that has been an integral part of it team conduct.

"In the last couple of years at times as a team we've probably been a touch too emotional and got carried away. There's always a time and a place to talk to your opposition. But what's said and how it's said will be very different going forward," the 33-year-old said. 

Paine also revealed that suspended player Smith was also determined to change the approach of the Australian team before he and Warner received 12 months bans and Bancroft a nine-month suspension.

"We had these discussions a few months ago and Steve was keen to start playing a different style. For me it's about carrying that on," said Paine.