Former Skipper Tim Paine Appointed Australia ‘A’ Coach
- On June 20, 2025, Tim Paine, who previously led Australia’s Test cricket team, was named the head coach of the Australia A squad.
- The appointment follows Paine’s retirement in 2023 and comes as Australian cricket anticipates a transition with several senior players nearing retirement.
- Paine, who previously worked as an assistant coach for Australia A and contributed to the women's team and Adelaide Strikers, will lead tours to Sri Lanka and India this season.
- Paine told SEN radio that he is ready to take on new challenges and is enthusiastic about leading the Australia A team, which features many promising young players he is eager to develop.
- Paine will step away from broadcasting to focus on coaching, playing a key role in developing next-generation players expected to replace aging Test regulars.
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SYDNEY (Reuters) -Former captain Tim Paine has been appointed coach of the Australia "A" team for this season with the country approaching a transition to a new generation of players as a handful of test stalwarts near retirement.
Former skipper Paine appointed Australia 'A' coach
SYDNEY - Former captain Tim Paine has been appointed coach of the Australia \"A\" team for this season with the country approaching a transition to a new generation of players as a handful of test stalwarts near retirement. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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