Australia Test captain Tim Payne has resigned as captaincy. This is due to the fact that he was caught sending obscene sexual messages to a female maid.
According to the complaint received, the Australian Cricket Board investigated the sending of obscene text messages to a female employee and he was found guilty. It was then that Payne decided to resign.
I announce my decision to step down as captain of the Australian men’s Test team. ” “It was an incredibly difficult decision, but one that was right for me, my family, and for Cricket.” ,He said at a press conference in Hobart.
‘My actions do not match the standards of an Australian cricket captain or the wider community. I’m deeply sorry for the inconvenience.
I’m sorry for the inconvenience this has caused to my wife, my family and the rest of us, and I’m sorry for any harm this may do to the reputation of our sport, ”he added.
Tim Payne has been replaced by Pat Cummins as Test captain, and the change comes two weeks before the start of the Ashes.
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