Former Australia wicket-keeper Ian Healy has warned Cricket Australia (CA) against appointing Steve Smith as the captain of the Test team following Tim Paine's exit.

'Will add to the circus': Former Australia cricketer warns CA against appointing Steve Smith as Test captain

Former Australia captain Michael Clarke has named his pick to become the next Aussie Test captain after Tim Paine stepped down from his post due to the sexting scandal.

Not Steve Smith! Michael Clarke picks Australia's next Test captain after Tim Paine's exit

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

After Tim Paine resigned as Australian Test cricket captain on November 19 over exchanging inappropriate text messages with a former female colleague in 2017, Australian selectors are looking for options to replace him ahead of the Ashes series.

Steve Smith for Test captaincy? Australian selectors looking for options after Tim Paine's sexting scandal

From 'John' the bookmaker to Paine's sexting: Controversies that have tainted Australian cricket since 1981

Pat Cummins emerged as the frontrunner Saturday to take over from disgraced former Australia Test skipper Tim Paine, with the likes of Mark Taylor, Dennis Lillie, and Steve Waugh all singing his praises.

Pat Cummins the frontrunner to lead Australia in Tests after Tim Paine scandal

Tim Paine abruptly stepped down as Australia's test cricket captain on Friday after the sexting scandal where he exchanged sexual graphics with a female colleague.

'I'm sorry for any damage': Australia's Tim Paine resigns as captain after his involvement in sexting scandal

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

Australia vice-captain Pat Cummins who has taken 164 wickets and made 708 runs in 34 Tests he has played so far, stated on Wednesday that if regular Test skipper Tim Paine isn't healthy for the start of the Ashes series, he will be ready to share the responsibility of captaincy.

Ashes 2021: Pat Cummins says he will be 'ready' for potential captaincy amid captain Tim Paine's surgery

Australia are all set to tour Pakistan for the first time in over 24 years after the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Monday (PCB) announced the schedule of the full-fledged tour involving the two teams.

Some players might not be comfortable going: Captain Tim Paine on Australia's tour of Pakistan

Veteran England pacer James Anderson has made an appeal to Australian cricketers to be "respectable" while engaging in verbal wars ahead of the Ashes. Australia Test skipper Tim Paine had said Ashes will go ahead even if England captain Joe Root won't be part of the tour amid ongoing uncertainty about the level of restrictions the visitors may face.

James Anderson hits back at Tim Paine, urges Australians to be 'respectable' ahead of Ashes

Former England captain Michael Vaughan has slammed Australia Test captain Tim Paine over his recent comments on the upcoming Ashes 2021. Paine had said the Ashes will go ahead irrespective of England captain Joe Root and other English star players' availability for the much-awaited series.

'He showed a bit of lack of class': Michael Vaughan slams Australia captain Tim Paine over Ashes remarks

Australia Test skipper Tim Paine said that he has got 1,534 more runs than the Barmy Army, the supporters of England team. He added that with the Barmy Army watching a lot of cricket, they would understand the game better.

'I`ve got 1,534 more runs than....' - Aussie skipper Tim Paine takes a jibe at Barmy Army ahead of Ashes 2021

Amid England players expressing doubts over the upcoming Ashes series, the Australian Test captain Tim Paine said the tour will go ahead regardless of talks over strict COVID-19 quarantine restrictions.

Tim Paine says Ashes going ahead, with or without Joe Root, slams 'expert on everything' Kevin Pietersen

Australia`s Test captain Tim Paine is confident he will be ready for the start of the Ashes series against England in December following surgery to fix a bulging disc in his neck.

I'll be ready for Ashes 2021, says Australia captain Tim Paine

Afghanistan captain Asghar Afghan has criticised his Australia counterpart Tim Paine for questioning the Asian team`s right to participate in major events such as the Twenty20 World Cup.

Afghanistan captain criticises Australia's Tim Paine for questioning right to play

Australia Test skipper Tim Paine will undergo surgery in Hobart on Tuesday to repair a pinched nerve in his neck which will allow him to fully prepare for the upcoming Test summer.

Australia Test skipper Paine to undergo surgery on Tuesday, expects to return to training in Oct

Former Afghan cricketer Asghar Stanikzai has responded to the Australian Test captain Tim Paine's remarks that other countries might refuse to play against Afghanistan cricket team in the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup after the Taliban's ban on women's cricket.

'Refrain from delivering aggressive statements': Ex-Afghanistan cricketer slams Tim Paine

Australia Test captain Tim Paine believes it would be "impossible" for Afghanistan to compete in next month's T20 World Cup as other countries might refuse to play against them following Taliban's ban on women's cricket in the war-ravaged country.

Looks impossible for Afghanistan to play in T20 World Cup: Tim Paine

Justin Langer's role as the head coach of the Australian cricket team has come under scanner after his side suffered consecutive defeats in the T20 series. The Aussies were thrashed 4-1 by the West Indies and 4-1 in Bangladesh, raising concerns ahead of ICC T20 World Cup that will kick off later this year.

'It’s been a bit of a shame': Tim Paine backs Justin Langer as coach of Australian cricket team

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