Paine expected to be fit for Ashes despite neck surgery By webmaster - September 13, 2021 260 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 Papers: Man Utd weigh up move for Ireland striker Parrott Sports Arsenal latest: Arteta salutes ‘special’ Madueke after late winner Sports Arsenal win with one shot on target as Forest sink into bottom three