Broadcaster Justin Smith says the way former cricket captain Tim Paine’s resignation unfolded was “remarkable”. 
“Cricket Australia have been sitting on a story that they knew, if it came out … then the captain would have to resign,” Mr Smith said. 
“They just sort of sat back and hoped no one would discover it.”

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Herald Sun

Tim Paine’s resignation was ‘remarkable’

"I’m not sure we’ve seen the end of him," he says.

Dawn

Justin Langer won’t rule out return for Tim Paine

The sudden loss of former Test captain Tim Paine has forced the Australians to drastically reassess its strategy for the Decision Review System.

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How Marnus Labuschagne’s big ears could help Australia’s Ashes campaign

Cricket: Australian coach Justin Langer has launched a passionate defense for former captain Tim Paine, as he keeps his test XI for the first test a secret.

Cricket

Langer keeping first test XI a secret

Australia coach Justin Langer called former Test captain Tim Paine one of his "really close friends" - someone whom he admire "enormously" and added that the player is "shattered" after the sexting scandal. The coach has not ruled out a return to international cricket adding that he is "very sad with what's happened".

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Justin Langer not ruling out former Test skipper Tim Paine's cricketing return: 'I admire enormously'

Despite being touted as a possible contender to be elevated to Australia’s vice-captaincy role, Labuschagne was not interviewed for a leadership position following the end of Tim Paine’s reign in charge last month.With Pat Cummins stepping up from vice-captain to become Australia’s new skipper, former captain Steve Smith was appointed Cummins’ deputy, as was the wish of the fast bowler.

Run-hungry Marnus happy to wait for leadership role

Cricket: Alex Carey will replace Tim Paine behind the stumps for the Ashes and he believes his international experience will serve him well for his test debut.

Carey to make Test debut at Gabba

Ashes: Former women's cricket team coach WV Raman feels that the absence of Tim Paine will not be a big issue for Australia in the upcoming series as the wicket-keeper batter was not the 'greatest glovemen'.

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