Tim Paine Announces Indefinite Leave From All Cricket; Pat Cummins Named Test Captain
Tim Paine announced his indefinite leave from all forms of cricket amidst the sexting scandal controversy. His announcement came only 12 days ahead of the start of Ashes. Furthermore, Pat Cummins and Steve Smith have been named as the Captain and Vice Captain respectively for the Test team by Cricket Australia. Henderson wrote, "Confirming that Paine is stepping away from cricket for an indefinite mental health break."