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Tim Paine’s brutal moment in return to first-class cricket after hiatus-by Sam Goodwin Tim Paine was dismissed for just six in his return to first-class cricket. Image: Getty/Cricket.com Source:Au.sports Tim Paine’s return to first-class cricket started in inauspicious fashion on Thursday as the former Test captain was dismissed for just six in the Sheffield Shield. Paine hasn’t played at the top level of cricket since April last year, taking a break from the game in the wake of the sexting scandal that saw him step down as Test captain of Australia. ‘SHOCKING TO SEE’: Cricket world stunned by ‘horrible’ scenes ‘CLASS’: Aussie teenager’s 30-year first since Ricky Ponting But the wicket-keeper made his return after 18 months on Thursday, turning out for Tasmania against Queensland at Allan Border Field. While Paine’s comeback didn’t reach any great heights, his Tasmanian teammates still lauded the impact the former Test captain’s return will have on Australian cricket. ...