Eight first-round matches took place on the opening night of the £500,000 tournament, as 2012 champion Simon Whitlock bowed out to impressive debutant William Borland. Paine's resignation and Cricket Australia's handling of the scandal have triggered recriminations, with Cricket Tasmania accusing the national body of hanging the wicketkeeper out to dry having cleared him of any wrongdoing in 2018.The Sydney Morning Herald Harris said Paine was very popular among the playing group, had done a "really good job" under tough circumstances over the last few years and deserved to keep his place in the side. "I've just got to earn the right [to start], work hard in pre-season and train the best I can. I treat every session like it's a game, so it's making sure I prepare well and do all of those little extra things which help me."©2021 Sky UKRugby UnionNewsLast Updated: 04/11/21 7:03pm