Paine expected to be fit for Ashes despite neck surgery By webmaster - September 13, 2021 271 0 Australia Test captain Tim Paine will undergo neck surgery this week but is expected to be fit for the Ashes, which begin in December. RELATED ARTICLES Sports McGinn penalty restores Scotland lead against North Macedonia LIVE! Sports Robertson equals cap record as Scotland host North Macedonia LIVE! Sports McTominay and Adams denied as Scotland seek opener vs North Macedonia LIVE!