The 35-year-old has since captained the Test side to 10 wins, six losses and three draws from 19 matches.<\/p>\n
The wicketkeeper-batsman told 2GB's Wide World of Sports Radio<\/em> that now more than ever he feels comfortable with the position he has in the Australian team.<\/p>\n "I think I've become more comfortable in the role," Paine said.<\/p>\n "When I first got it (Test captaincy), it was a huge shock to the system. Not long before that I was shocked to be back in the team.<\/p>\n "Then three or four months later, to be the Test captain was a huge shock. When you're put into that position it's only natural to doubt yourself a little bit.<\/p>\n "I think I've grown into the job. I now thoroughly enjoy the job."<\/p>\n He then revealed he had doubts over whether the Test captaincy was something he really wanted to do when he first took on the responsibilities.<\/strong><\/p>\n "I've just tried to be myself as much as I can," he added.<\/p>\n "I think that was the main thing I wanted to when I did have moments when I first took the job \u2013 like do I really want to do this?"<\/p>\n "I think I promised myself I would be myself and if I did a good job then great and then if it didn't work out then great, as long as I can be true to myself.<\/p>\n "I'm always evolving tactically and learning how to captain Nathan Lyon and Mitchell Starc, field placements, relationships with players \u2013 there's so much to it.<\/p>\n "For me it's about evolving, getting better and being myself."<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n