FILE PHOTO: Cricket - Australia Press Conference - Kia Oval, London, Britain - September 10, 2019 Australia head coach Justin Langer during the press conference Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Australia coach Justin Langer has backed Tim Paine's leadership and described media criticism of Steve Smith as "rubbish" after the batsman faced accusations of gamesmanship in the wake of the third test against India.
Skipper Paine has been under fire from former players and pundits for abusive sledging of Ravichandran Ashwin as the India spinner batted on the tense final day of the draw at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
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