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Ex-Test skipper Paine gets first big head-coaching gig

Former Australian captain and wicketkeeper Tim Paine has landed the top job at Adelaide Strikers. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)

Tim Paine has secured his first major coaching role with the former Test captain to take charge of Adelaide Strikers in the Big Bash League.

Paine was told this week he had secured the top job in Adelaide, going from Australia's captain to elite-level coaching in the space of three years.

The 39-year-old's appointment comes after a rapid-fire rise through the coaching ranks.

He entered at the senior pathways level midway through last year, following his controversial exit from Test cricket in 2021.

The former wicketkeeper was also an assistant to Jason Gillespie at the Strikers last summer, before Gillespie took on the top job at Pakistan.

Paine also has experience as an assistant coach at Australia A level and is currently working with the NT Strike in the Top End T20 series in Darwin.

"I am honoured and excited by the opportunity to coach such a well-established and strongly supported club," Paine said.

"After spending time in Adelaide last year I believe the Strikers team and the whole of South Australian cricket has huge potential and I'm looking forward to being part of taking it forward and winning a few trophies."

Paine's appointment comes after Ryan Harris was last week named South Australia's new state coach, taking over from Gillespie in the Sheffield Shield and one-day cup.

"Tim's leadership qualities, tactical insights and ability to foster a strong and united team environment within the Strikers' playing group was a significant factor in the team's success in reaching last summer's Challenger Final," SACA CEO Charlie Hodgson said.

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