Tim Paine facts for kids
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Paine during the 3rd Test at Headingley, 2019 Ashes
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Timothy David Paine
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| Born | 8 December 1984 Hobart, Tasmania, Australia |
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| Nickname | Kid | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Batting | Right-handed | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowling | Right-arm medium | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Role | Wicket-keeper-batter | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Test debut (cap 414) | 13 July 2010 v Pakistan | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Test | 15 January 2021 v India | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ODI debut (cap 178) | 28 August 2009 v Scotland | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last ODI | 24 June 2018 v England | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ODI shirt no. | 36 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| T20I debut (cap 41) | 30 August 2009 v England | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last T20I | 10 October 2017 v India | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| T20I shirt no. | 36 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2005/06–2022/23 | Tasmania | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2011 | Pune Warriors India | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2012/13–2022/23 | Hobart Hurricanes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Source: ESPNcricinfo, 3 November 2022
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Timothy David Paine (born 8 December 1984) is an Australian former cricket player. He was also a former captain of the Australia national cricket team in Test cricket. Tim Paine is a right-handed batsman and a wicket-keeper. He played for the Tasmanian Tigers in Australian domestic cricket. He was also the captain of the Hobart Hurricanes. Paine helped Australia win the 2009 ICC Champions Trophy.
Who is Tim Paine?
Tim Paine became the youngest player to get a contract in Australian domestic cricket. He was only 16 years old when he joined Tasmania. He played his first big matches for Tasmania in 2005. He scored a century (100 runs) in a one-day game that season. Later, he scored a double-century (215 runs) in another match.
Paine was part of the Tasmanian team that won the Sheffield Shield for the first time. He also helped them win a one-day competition in 2007–08. He made his debut for Australia in one-day international (ODI) games in 2009. This happened when the main wicket-keeper, Brad Haddin, was injured.
In 2010, another injury to Haddin allowed Paine to play his first Test match against Pakistan. He played two more Tests against India. After 2011, he was not a regular player for Australia. But he made a big comeback for the 2017–18 Ashes series.
Becoming Australia's Captain
In March 2018, the Australian captain Steve Smith and vice-captain David Warner were involved in a ball-tampering incident. They had to step down from their leadership roles during a match. Tim Paine was chosen as the temporary captain for the rest of the game.
Later, he was confirmed as the 46th captain of the Australian Test team. In November 2021, Paine stepped down as Australia's Test captain. He retired from all forms of cricket in 2023.
Early Days in Cricket
Tim Paine was a captain for Tasmania's Under-15 and Under-17 teams. He was also part of the Under-19 team when he was just 15. He was the vice-captain of the Australian Under-17 team. His father, John, said Tim was always the smallest player. They played a lot of beach cricket and had a pitch in their backyard.
Paine was also a talented Australian rules player. Many thought he was good enough to play in the Australian Football League (AFL). His uncle, Robert Shaw, was an AFL player and coach.
At 16, Paine became the youngest player in Australia to get a professional cricket contract. He received a basic A$10,000 rookie contract with Tasmania. This was a new idea in Australian cricket. In 2003, he was named captain of the Australian Under-19 team. They played in the 2004 Under-19 Cricket World Cup in Bangladesh.
Starting His Professional Career
Paine first played for Tasmania in November 2005. He started as an opening batsman in a one-day match. He scored 28 runs. Soon after, he made his first-class debut. He scored his first century in a one-day game, getting 111 runs.
The next season, in October 2006, he scored his first-class century. He made 215 runs against Western Australia. For a while, he was Tasmania's second wicket-keeper. But in late 2007, he became the main wicket-keeper.
Paine played as an opening batsman when Tasmania won their first Sheffield Shield in 2006–07. He was also Tasmania's top run-scorer in the one-day competition that season. In 2008–09, he scored 445 runs in the Sheffield Shield. He also made 42 dismissals (catches or stumpings).
His skills grew, and he became Tasmania's vice-captain before the 2009–10 season. In early 2009, he played for Australia 'A' against Pakistan 'A'. He scored 134 runs in a one-day match, helping Australia 'A' win the series.
Playing for Australia
In 2009, Paine was chosen for the national team. He played in a One Day International (ODI) series against England. This happened because the regular wicket-keeper, Brad Haddin, had a broken finger. Paine made his ODI debut against Scotland, scoring 29 runs.
He then made his International Twenty20 (T20) debut against England in August 2009. Paine's performance improved, and he scored his first ODI century. He made 111 runs in a match at Trent Bridge. Australia won the 2009 ICC Champions Trophy in South Africa. Paine scored another half-century (56 runs) against India.
Later that year, Paine broke his finger while playing in India. He had to go home to recover. After his injury, Paine was Tasmania's top run-scorer in the 2009–10 domestic Twenty20 tournament. He scored 166 runs. Tasmania won their fourth one-day title that season, with Paine scoring 100 runs in the final.
Test Debut in 2010
Paine was part of the Australia squad for the 2010 World Twenty20. Australia reached the final but lost to England. In July 2010, Paine made his Test debut at Lord's, London, against Pakistan. He scored 7 and 47 runs and took five catches. This was a special moment, as three Tasmanians played in the same Test team for the first time.
In the next Test, Paine scored 17 and 33 runs and made five catches. After the series, Paine said that Test cricket was much more intense than other games. He was nominated for the International Cricket Council's emerging player of the year award. He was also named Tasmanian Sports Personality of the Year.
In October 2010, Australia toured India for two Tests. Haddin was still injured, so Paine was the wicket-keeper. Paine scored his highest Test score, 92 runs, in the first Test. He showed good concentration despite getting cramps. He also took two catches. After this, some people thought Paine could be a future Australian Test captain.
Injuries and Comeback
Paine hurt his finger in November 2010. But he was still named captain of the Prime Minister's XI team in January 2011. He scored 50 runs in that match. He was also named Vice Captain of Australia's Twenty20 team.
In August 2011, he re-injured his finger during training. This injury kept him out of the game for a long time. It also allowed another player, Matthew Wade, to become Australia's wicket-keeper.
Paine focused more on his batting after his injuries. He played for the Hobart Hurricanes and Tasmania. In August 2017, he was chosen for a World XI team. They played three Twenty20 International matches against Pakistan in Lahore.
Return to Test Cricket and Captaincy
At the start of the 2017–18 season, Paine thought about retiring from cricket. But his coach, Adam Griffith, convinced him to keep playing. In November 2017, Paine was called back to the Australian Test team for the Ashes series. This was a surprise because he wasn't regularly playing for Tasmania at the time.
He played in the whole Ashes series. He scored 192 runs and took 25 catches. He also played in four one-day international matches against England.
In January 2018, he was chosen for the Australian tour of South Africa. During the third Test match, Paine became the temporary captain. This happened after Steve Smith and David Warner stepped down. On 28 March 2018, Cricket Australia confirmed Paine as the 46th Captain of the Australian Test team. This was an amazing comeback for Paine.
In April 2018, he received a national contract from Cricket Australia.
Leading Australia (2018–2021)
| Tim Paine's record as captain | |||||||||
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| Matches | Won | Lost | Drawn | Tied | No result | Win % | |||
| Tests | 23 | 11 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 47.82% | ||
| One-Day Internationals | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% | ||
| Date last updated: | 19 January 2020 | ||||||||
In May 2018, Paine was also named ODI captain for a series in England. However, Australia lost all five matches. After this, Aaron Finch replaced Paine as ODI Captain. This likely ended Paine's ODI career.
In October 2018, Paine captained Australia in a Test series against Pakistan. Australia lost the series 1–0. He then led Australia at home against India. Australia lost that series 2–1.
In January and February 2019, Paine captained Australia in a two-Test series against Sri Lanka. Australia won both matches, giving Paine his first Test series win as captain. In July 2019, he was named captain for the 2019 Ashes series in England. Australia kept the Ashes after winning the fourth Test. The series ended in a 2–2 draw. Paine became the first Australian Test captain since Steve Waugh in 2001 to keep the Ashes in a series played in England.
Paine then captained Australia in two home series. They won all five Tests against Pakistan and New Zealand. On 27 December 2020, Paine made his 150th dismissal in his 33rd Test. This made him the fastest wicket-keeper to reach this number.
Stepping Down and Retirement
In November 2021, Tim Paine announced he would take a break from cricket.
In August 2022, it was confirmed that Paine would return to first-class cricket with Tasmania. On 17 March 2023, Paine announced his retirement from all cricket. This happened after Tasmania drew a match with Queensland in the Sheffield Shield. He received a guard of honour as the match ended.
Coaching Career
On 25 August 2023, Paine became an assistant coach for Adelaide Strikers. In November 2024, he was appointed as the head coach for the Prime Minister's XI team against India.
Playing Style
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Batting Style
Tim Paine is a right-handed batsman. He usually plays with a straight bat. He sometimes opened the batting in one-day matches. But in the Australian Test team, he batted at number six or seven. Paine uses his wrists well and can play many different shots.
In the 2009–10 Australian domestic T20 tournament, he showed he could score runs quickly. He had one of the highest scoring rates. He once tried to change his batting style to be more like other Australian wicket-keepers. But he later went back to his original, more patient style of play.
Personal Life
Tim Paine married Bonnie Maggs, who is a nurse, in 2016. They have two children together.
