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.

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

Tim Paine's sexting scandal became a dark chapter in the history of Australian cricket that has faced controversies like ball-tampering, racism, etc in the past.

'Sportspersons are human. Stop the judgement': Shane Warne defends Tim Paine over sexting scandal

Former Australia Test captain Tim Paine's 'sexting scandal' is turning uglier with each passing day as now another report claims that the former Cricket Tasmania staffer who received explicit text messages in 2017, formally contacted the Cricket Australia the following year requesting an apology from the cricketer and the sum of $40,000 to cover her legal costs.

Tim Paine sexting scandal: Ex-staffer sought an apology, legal fee payment in 2018 -  Report

Tim Paine recently stepped down as the captain of the Australian Test team after the reemergence of the sexting scandal that he was involved in. Paine had exchanged sexual graphics and lewd messages with a female co-worker in 2017.

Tim Paine opens up on sexting scandal: Was a consensual exchange, never thought would become an issue

Former Australia captain Kim Hughes has slammed Cricket Australia (CA) for appointing Tim Paine as captain of the Test team despite being aware of his off-field scandal.

Absolutely staggering! CA slammed for appointing Tim Paine as captain despite knowing about his scandal

With an emotional apology, the teary-eyed Tim Paine resigned as captain of the Australia Test cricket team over sending inappropriate text messages to a female co-worker in 2017.

'Sorry for the hurt and pain I have caused to my wife': Tim Paine breaks down during emotional presser - WATCH

Tim Paine on Friday (November 19) announced he will be stepping down as Australia's Test captain while apologising for his actions four years ago. Paine has been forced to resign over a sexting scandal involving him and a former female colleague from 2017.

Explained! Why Tim Paine has stepped down as Australia's Test captain 4 years after sexting scandal

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