Tim Paine steps down as Australia’s Test captain

Australia Test skipper Tim Paine has stepped down as the captain of the side ahead of the much-awaited Ashes opener. England and Australia will lock horns in the five-match Ashes, beginning December 8 at the Gabba, Brisbane. Cricket Australia on Friday informed about Paine’s decision to leave captaincy “immediately”. “Tim Paine has advised the Board of Cricket Australia of his […]

Tim Paine affirms support for Langer as Australia coach after ‘robust’ discussions

Australia Test skipper Tim Paine has said the senior players of the team had “robust conversations” with Justin Langer in the last few days and the team is looking forward to the next packed six months with the head coach. Langer’s role as a coach has come under the scanner after Australia’s disappointing loss to Bangladesh […]