Tim Paine Quits As Australia Test Captain After 'Sexting' Scandal

Tim Paine has stepped down as Australia’s Test skipper revelations of a ‘sexting’ incident involving a former Cricket Tasmania employee in 2017, cricket.com.au reported.

Paine made the announcement in a press conference in Hobart on Friday.

“I’m sorry for any damage that this does to the reputation of our sport,” said a tearful Paine, as he announced he was stepping down from a role that he described as “the greatest privilege” of his life.

The development comes as a blow to Australia’s Ashes preparations with the first Test less than three weeks away.