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Tim Paine out of Ashes after taking indefinite break from all cricket

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."Tim's decision makes him unavailable for selection for today's Marsh One-Day Cup match against Western Australia. His place in the squad will be taken by Charlie Wakim."Cricket Tasmania will continue to support Tim and his family both professionally and personally over the summer," it added.England and Australia will lock horns in the five-match Ashes, ...

Tim Paine out of Ashes after taking indefinite break from all cricket

Paine had announced his resignation last week following a 'sexting scandal' with a former Cricket Tasmania colleague in 2017.

Don't see Paine's inclusion in Ashes playing XI as distraction: Lyon

Australia spinner Nathan Lyon on Thursday asserted that the inclusion of an under-fire Tim Paine in the playing XI for the Ashes series will not be a distraction for the hosts.

Reinstating Smith as Australia captain will only add to the circus: Healy

If Steve Smith is reinstated as captain of the Australian Test squad for the upcoming Ashes following Tim Paine's exit will only add to the circus, said former wicketkeeper-batter Ian Healy

Time is right to make Pat Cummins Australia's next Test captain, says Warne

Spin legend Shane Warne has backed Pat Cummins to be Australia's next Test captain, saying the time is right for the pace spearhead to take over the role from Tim Paine

Time right for Pat Cummins to be made Test skipper: Michael Clarke

Former Australian cricketer Michael Clarke feels the time is right for pacer Pat Cummins to be made the captain of the Test team despite his leadership inexperience

Tim Paine resigns as Australia's Test cricket captain over 'sexting' row

Australian Test captain Tim Paine on Friday stepped down from the post after being investigated by Cricket Australia for sending explicit messages to a female co-worker

Mitchell Marsh powers Australia to maiden T20 World Cup title

Marsh finally found his night of reckoning as he led Australia to their maiden T20 World Cup title

NZ vs AUS final highlights: Marsh, Warner win Australia their first T20 WC

Opener David Warner's 38-ball 53 and Marsh's 50-ball unbeaten 77 meant that Australia overhauled the target with consummate ease in 18.5 overs.

We were written off but reaching the final wasn't unexpected: Finch

Australia's march into the final of the T20 World Cup is not surprising, skipper Aaron Finch said on Saturday, stressing that his team has the depth to go the distance and clinch a maiden title. Australia had come into the ICC event after losing all the series played this year. They lost to New Zealand, West Indies and Bangladesh in the lead-up to the tournament. On Thursday however, Australia beat Pakistan by five wickets in the second semifinal of the T20 showpiece to set up a summit clash against New Zealand. "It wasn't unexpected. We came here with a clear plan to try and win this tournament. We always felt that we have the depth and quality to do that," Finch said on the eve of Sunday's final. "Lot of people had written us off from the start, so it has been really impressive the way we have gone about our business. Everyone has prepared really well and had match-defining performances at some point, the guys are up and about for tomorrow. "We had a lot of confidence within, we

ICC T20 World Cup, Australia vs New Zealand final: Key players to watch out

Australia vs New Zealand final will be played at Dubai International Stadium and the t20 final match will begin at 7:30 pm IST

T20 WC SF2 PAK vs AUS highlights: Wade's cameo takes Australia into final

David Warner made 49, while Matthew Wade smashed a 17-ball unbeaten 41 and Marcus Stoinis was not out on 40 off 31 deliveries as Australia overhauled the target with an over to spare

Ben Stokes trains along with rest of the England squad as Ashes prep starts

Ben Stokes joined the England squad for a training session for the first time after his six-month lay off from cricket at the Metrico stadium in the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia on Thursday

Powerplays could well decide our fate in semifinal against Pakistan: Finch

Australian skipper Aaron Finch said on Wednesday that how well his side does in the powerplays could well decide the outcome of the semifinal clash against Pakistan in the ICC T20 World Cup

Some Australia players might not be comfortable touring Pakistan: Tim Paine

A day after Cricket Australia confirmed its first tour of Pakistan in 24 years, Test skipper Tim Paine said that there might be some players who might not be comfortable touring the country

Australia to tour Pakistan for Tests, ODIs, one-off T20I next year

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Monday announced that Australia will commence their maiden tour of Pakistan since 1998, when they play three Tests, three ODIs and one T20I in March-April next year

T20 WC: Unbeaten Warner leads Australia's eight-wicket win over West Indies

Warner smashed an unbeaten 89 off 56 balls to lead Australia to an eight-wicket win

T20 WC, AUS vs WI highlights: AUS wins by 8 wickets, keeps semis hope alive

Skipper Kieron Pollard struck a combative 31-ball 44 to lead West Indies to a fighting 157 for seven. Check Australia vs West Indies highlights

Australia cannot afford slip-up against WI in their bid for T20 WC semis

Their campaign back on track after drubbing Bangladesh in their previous game, Australia cannot afford slip-up against an unpredictable West Indies in their final Super 12 match

T20 WC: Adam Zampa takes five wickets as Australia hammer Bangladesh

The leg-spinner returned a career-best five-wicket haul in the shortest format