Australia Cricketers’ Association boss Paul Marsh has expressed confusion at Queensland coach Johan Botha’s suggestion players shouldn’t be paid when they are injured.

The former South Africa spinner gave some provocative views when asked for his thoughts on the state of Australian cricket.

Botha thought some players weren’t doing enough to get back from injuries because they were still getting paid while absent.

“Players getting paid when they’re injured, I don’t think that helps Australian cricket,” the Bulls and Brisbane Heat coach told Code Sports.

“If you play a game and you miss the next five (Sheffield) Shield games and then you are out for selection, you get paid all the way through.

“I’m not sure that’s pushing players to play when it gets a bit tough and hard.”

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