Paine hails India A tour as 'invaluable' learning for next generation
Oct 07, 2025
Paine, who is head coach of the Australia A program in Lucknow, believes the past fortnight has already provided lessons that will serve players well when they are called upon for Test cricket in the subcontinent. Australia A has played a total of five games, two unofficial Tests and three unofficial one-dayers in Uttar Pradesh, with India taking both the series, including a 412-run chase in the second unofficial Test powered by KL Rahul's unbeaten 176*, the best-ever chase by an 'A' side in red-ball cricket.