Tim Paine has stepped down as Australia’s Test captain ahead of the Ashes series.
After being involved in a ‘sexting’ scandal, Tim Paine, 36, has resigned as Australia’s Test captain.
Paine announced his resignation at a media conference in Hobart on Friday afternoon. In March 2018, Paine was selected the 46th Australian Test captain.
In a statement, Tim Paine said:
“Today, I’m announced my decision to stand down as the captain of the Australian men’s test team. It’s an incredibly difficult decision, but the right one for me, my family, and cricket,”
“As a background to my decision, I was involved in a text exchange with a former coworker nearly four years ago. The exchange was the subject of a thorough CA Integrity Unit investigation at the time, which I completely cooperated with and engaged in openly.
He further said that the investigation and a Cricket Tasmania HR found no evidence of a breach of the Cricket Australia Code of Conduct
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“Despite being exonerated, I felt terrible about the incident at the time, and I still feel bad about it now. At the time, I spoke with my wife and family, and I am grateful for their forgiveness and support. We assumed that the crisis was over and that I could return to focusing solely on the team, as I had done for the previous three or four years.”
“However, I recently learned that this private text conversation would be made public. My actions in 2017 did not meet the standard of an Australian cricket captain or the greater community, on reflection. I sincerely regret the grief and pain I’ve caused my wife, family, and the other person. I apologize for any harm this has caused to our sport’s reputation.”
“And I believe that stepping down as captain, effective immediately, is the proper move. I don’t want this to become an unwelcome distraction for the team before the crucial Ashes Series.
Paine had previously stated while announcing his decision:
“My time as captain of the Australian cricket team has been fantastic. Leading the Australian men’s test team has been the biggest honor of my sports career. I’m grateful for my teammates’ support and glad of what we’ve accomplished together.
“I humbly want their forgiveness and understanding. To Australian cricket fans, I apologize profusely for how my previous actions have harmed our game on the eve of the Ashes. I apologize for the disappointment I’ve caused fans and the broader cricket community.
“I’ve been blessed with a lovely, loving, and supportive family, and knowing how much I’ve let them down breaks my heart. They’ve always stood by me and been my most devoted supporters, and I’m grateful for their help.”
“I will remain a dedicated part of the Australian cricket squad and eagerly anticipate what will be a historic Ashes tour.”
Following the infamous ball-tampering controversy in South Africa involving ex-skipper Steve Smith, then vice-captain David Warner, and batter Cameron Bancroft, the wicketkeeper-batter took up the duty.
According to claims in the Australian media, in 2017, Paine wrote an improper message to a female coworker.
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