Tim Paine has announced his resignation as Australian
Test captain today in Hobart.

International Desk November 19, 2021: In a press conference at 2:30pm local time, Paine, in front of the press, read a short statement with the announcement.

“Today I’m announcing my decision to stand down as the captain of the Australian Men’s Test team. It’s an incredibly difficult decision but the right one for me, my family and cricket.”

Paine was appointed the 46th Australian Test captain in 2018, taking over from Steve Smith. 

He captained the team during the 2019 Ashes series, where Australia retained the coveted trophy on foreign soil for the first time in 18 years.

Cricket Australia Chair Richard Freudenstein says the board immediately accepted his resignation.

“Tim felt it was in the best interests of his family and Australian cricket to take this decision to step down as captain.
 
“The Board has accepted Tim’s resignation and will now work through a process with the National Selection Panel of identifying and appointing a new captain.”

“Tim will continue to be available for selection in the Test team through the Ashes summer.”

The men’s Ashes begins next month with Australia hosting England in Brisbane on December 8.