Former Australia Test skipper Tim Paine has taken a "leave of absence from all forms of cricket" following his resignation as captain for the side ahead of the Ashes. Paine had announced his resignation last week following a 'sexting scandal' with a former Cricket Tasmania colleague in 2017. Cricket Tasmania on Friday released a statement on Paine's absence from the Marsh One-Day Cup match against Western Australia. "Following discussions over the last 24 hours, Tim Paine has advised Cricket Tasmania that he will be taking a leave of absence from all forms of cricket for the foreseeable future," Cricket Tasmania said in a statement. "Cricket Tasmania will continue to support Tim and his family both professionally and personally over the summer," it added.

Source: dna November 26, 2021 08:27 UTC