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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Medal record
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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 captain of the Australia national cricket team in Test cricket. Paine was a right-handed batsman and a wicket-keeper. He played for the Tasmanian Tigers and the Hobart Hurricanes. During his time with Australia, Paine helped the team win the 2009 ICC Champions Trophy.
Paine started playing cricket at a very young age. He became the youngest player to get a contract in Australian domestic cricket when he was just 16. He played his first big matches for Tasmania in 2005. He even scored a century (100 runs) in a one-day game and a double-century (200 runs) in another match. He was part of the Tasmanian team that won the Sheffield Shield in 2006–07. Paine first played for Australia in 2009 in a One Day International (ODI) game. He made his Test debut in 2010.
In March 2018, Paine became the captain of the Australian Test team. This happened after the previous captain, Steve Smith, was involved in a ball-tampering incident. Paine led the team until November 2021. He stepped down as captain due to some inappropriate messages he sent in 2017. Paine retired from all forms of cricket in 2023.
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Early Life and Cricket Start
Paine grew up in Hobart, Tasmania. He started playing cricket very young. His father, John, said they had a cricket pitch in their backyard. Paine was always the smallest player, so he learned to be strong and competitive. He was also a talented Australian rules football player. Some thought he was good enough to play in the AFL.
At 16, Paine became the youngest player to get a contract in Australian domestic cricket. This was a new idea in Australian cricket to help young players. In 2003, he was chosen to be the captain of the Australian Under-19 team. They played in the 2004 Under-19 World Cup in Bangladesh.
Cricket Career Highlights
Starting in Domestic Cricket (2005–2009)
Paine first played for Tasmania in November 2005 as an opening batsman. He scored his first century in a one-day game that season. The next season, in October 2006, he scored an amazing 215 runs in a first-class match against Western Australia.
For a while, he was the second wicket-keeper for Tasmania. But by late 2007, he became the main wicket-keeper. He helped Tasmania win their first Sheffield Shield in 2006–07. He also helped them win the Ford Ranger Cup (a one-day competition) in 2007–08. By 2009, he became the vice-captain of the Tasmanian team.
First Steps in International Cricket (2009–2010)
In 2009, Paine was chosen for the Australian national team. He played his first One Day International (ODI) match against Scotland. This happened because the regular wicket-keeper, Brad Haddin, was injured. Paine also made his International Twenty20 (T20) debut against England in August 2009.
He scored his first ODI century (111 runs) against England in 2009. Australia won that series. After that, Australia won the 2009 ICC Champions Trophy in South Africa. Paine scored a half-century (56 runs) in a match against India during that tournament. Later in 2009, he broke his finger while playing in India.
When he recovered, Paine helped Tasmania win another one-day title in 2010. He scored 100 runs in the final match.
Test Debut and Early Challenges (2010)
Paine made his Test debut in July 2010 against Pakistan in England. He scored 7 and 47 runs and took five catches. This was a special moment because three Tasmanians played in the same Test team for the first time.
He then played two more Tests against India in October 2010. He scored his highest Test score of 92 runs in the first match. He showed great focus despite getting cramps. After these matches, some people thought he could become a future Australian Test captain.
Injuries and Comeback (2011–2017)
Paine faced a tough period after 2010. He injured his finger again in November 2010. This injury kept him out of the Australian team for a long time. Another wicket-keeper, Matthew Wade, took his place.
In 2011, Paine was part of the Indian Premier League (IPL). He played for the Sahara Pune Warriors. Over the years, he focused more on his batting skills. In August 2017, he was chosen to play for a World XI team in Pakistan.
Later in 2017, Paine was surprisingly called back to the Australian Test team for the 2017–18 Ashes series. This was after a seven-year break from Test cricket. He played well in the Ashes, scoring 192 runs and taking many catches.
Becoming Australian Captain (2018–2021)
In March 2018, Paine became the interim captain of the Australian team during a Test match in South Africa. This happened after the captain and vice-captain were stood down due to a ball-tampering incident. Soon after, he was confirmed as the 46th captain of the Australian Test team.
Paine led Australia in several Test series. In 2019, he captained Australia in the 2019 Ashes series in England. Australia managed to keep the Ashes trophy, which was a big achievement. He was the first Australian captain since 2001 to keep the Ashes in England. He then led Australia to win all five home Tests against Pakistan and New Zealand.
In December 2020, Paine reached 150 dismissals (catches and stumpings) in his 33rd Test match. This made him the fastest wicket-keeper to reach this milestone.
Stepping Down as Captain
On 19 November 2021, Paine announced he was stepping down as Australia's Test captain. This decision was made due to an occasion of improper conduct off the field in 2017, where he sent inappropriate messages to a co-worker. After this, Paine took a break from cricket.
Return to Cricket and Retirement (2022–2023)
In August 2022, Paine returned to first-class cricket with Tasmania. On 17 March 2023, he announced his retirement from all forms of cricket. He played his last match for Tasmania in the Sheffield Shield.
Coaching Career
After retiring as a player, Paine moved into coaching. In August 2023, he became an assistant coach for the 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 Approach
Paine is a right-handed batsman. He usually bats in a traditional way, playing with a straight bat. In Test matches, he typically batted at number six or seven. He is known for using his wrists well and can play many different shots. While he can hit the ball hard and score quickly, he also learned to play a more patient game.
Personal Life
Tim Paine is married to Bonnie Maggs, a nurse. They got married in 2016 and have two children.
