Cricket: Australia captain Paine apologises for Ashwin sledging, defends Smith against accusations of gamesmanship

January 12, 2021 11:09 AMSYDNEY (REUTERS, AFP) - Australia captain Tim Paine has apologised for his conduct during the final day of the third cricket Test against India, saying his sledging of Ravichandran Ashwin fell short of the standards he has set for the team.