Tim Paine step down as test team captain for Australia after a sexting scandal

Tim Paine, 48th Australian test team captain has stepped down from his position over the sexting scandal. In 2017, Tim Paine send some inappropriate messages to his co-workers which resulted in huge controversy. Tim Paine was appointment the test team captain in 2018 after one year ban on Steve Smith and David Warner.

Steve Smith was the former test captain of Australia and due to the ball-tampering scandal, Smith undergoes a one-year ban. After the ban on Steve Smith, Tim Paine takes over the position. Captaincy is not really a smooth job for Tim Paine as he lost two consecutive borders Gavaskar trophies from India in their own home grounds.

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Now Pat Cummins will take over as the 49th test in the captain of Australia just before the Ashes series. Paine will continue with his role as a wicket-keeper batsman.

Tim Paine after leaving test captaincy for Australia

Tim Paine on leaving the Test captaincy, “As background on my decision, nearly four years ago, I was involved in a text exchange with a then-colleague. At the time, the exchange was the subject of a thorough CA Integrity Unit investigation, throughout which I fully participated in and openly participated in.”

“That investigation and a Cricket Tasmania HR investigation at the same time found that there had been no breach of the Cricket Australia Code of Conduct. Although exonerated, I deeply regretted this incident at the time, and still do today. I spoke to my wife and family at the time and am enormously grateful for their forgiveness and support. We thought this incident was behind us and that I could focus entirely on the team, as I have done for the last three or four years.“

“However, I recently became aware that this private text exchange was going to become public. On reflection, my actions in 2017 do not meet the standard of an Australian cricket captain, or the wider community. I’m deeply sorry for the hurt and pain that I have caused to my wife, my family, and to the other party. I’m sorry for any damage that this does to the reputation of our sport.“

“And I believe that it is the right decision for me to stand down as captain, effective immediately. I do not want this to become an unwelcome disruption to the team ahead of what is a huge Ashes Series.“

“I have loved my role as captain of the Australian cricket team. It’s been the greatest privilege of my sporting life to lead the Australian men’s test team. I’m grateful for the support of my teammates and proud of what we’ve been able to achieve together.“

“To them, I ask for their understanding and forgiveness. To Australian cricket fans, I’m deeply sorry that my past behavior has impacted our game on the eve of the Ashes. For the disappointment I have caused to fans and the entire cricket community, I apologize.”

“I’ve been blessed with a wonderful, loving, and supportive family. And it breaks my heart to know how much I’ve let them down. They have always stood by me, been my most loyal fans, and I’m indebted to them for their support.“

“I will remain a committed member of the Australian cricket team and look forward with anticipation to what is a huge Ashes tour.”

Tim Paine Career’s profile

Tim Paine started his career as an ODI player for Australia, he also played a few T20 national matches for Australia. Later on, his dominance in test matches makes him play this test format only. 36-year-old born in how about hurricane Tim Paine is a right-hand wicket-keeper batman.

In 2011 he is also part of Pune Warriors India and play only two matches for the franchisee. In 35 ODI matches, he scored 890 runs with 1 century and 5 half-centuries. He scored 1584 runs with 9 half-centuries with 92as his personal best. He has an impressive first-class career, in 147 matches he scored 6634 runs with 215 as his personal best. Recently he stepped down as a test team captain of Australia.