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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Ian Ransom

Former Australia captain Tim Paine left off contracts list following ‘sexting’ scandal

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Former Australia captain Tim Paine’s playing career may be over, with the wicketkeeper omitted from Tasmania’s list of contracted players.

Paine, 37, stepped down as test skipper in the lead-up to the home Ashes series after a ‘sexting’ scandal and took an indefinite “mental health break” from the game.

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