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Tim Paine, Former Australia Test Team Captain, To Take Leave From All Forms Of Cricket

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Former Australian captain Tim Paine has decided to take a break from all forms of cricket for a period of time, Cricket Australia said in a statement. (More Cricket News)

Paine, who took over as Australia Test team captain in 2018, stepped down from his position last week after his inappropriate texts sent to a female colleague in 2017 leaked out in public.

“We recognise that this is an incredibly difficult time for Tim and his family and are committed to supporting them. We respect and understand Tim’s decision to have a break at this time to focus on his and his family’s well-being,” Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley said in a statement.