Tim Paine: Leading Australia's New Cricket Era

Tim Paine, the former captain of Australia's cricket team, has taken on the role of head coach for the Australia 'A' team. This appointment comes as the nation faces a cricketing transition, with several test stalwarts on the brink of retirement.

Having transitioned from playing to media work and minor coaching roles since his retirement in 2023, Paine will now fully commit to his new coaching responsibilities, leaving behind his role on SEN radio. He expressed excitement about working with emerging talent in the Australia 'A' program, describing it as an opportunity to further his coaching career.

Paine's past includes taking over the national captaincy following the ball-tampering scandal in 2018 and leading the team to retain the Ashes in 2019. His coaching journey will extend to assisting the women's national team and the Adelaide Strikers in the Big Bash League.

(With inputs from agencies.)