Andrew Gaggin is unimpressed with Cricket Australia’s treatment of former Test captain Tim Paine

Andrew Gaggin, the head of Cricket Tasmania, is critical of Cricket Australia’s treatment of former Test captain Tim Paine. He believes the cricketing authority should have backed the wicketkeeper-batsman at this difficult time.

Gaggin irritated by Paine’s dismissal following his involvement in a texting incident. Gaggin stated in an official statement made by the Cricket Tasmania Board. That recent events have angered the Tasmanian cricket community.

Paine has made a huge contribution to the Australian team’s recent success, according to him. He also stated that when at the helm of the side. The gloveman was instrumental in regaining control of the ship following the historic Sandpapergate incident.

The entire incident that forced the player to resign from his leadership position, according to Cricket Tasmania’s Chairman, could have been avoided. According to the conclusions of an independent investigation, Paine was not found to have broken the Code of Conduct.

Tim Paine

“In conversations I have had in recent days, it is clear that the anger among the Tasmanian cricket community and general public is palpable. Tim Paine has been a beacon for Australian cricket over the past four years and instrumental in salvaging the reputation of the national team after the calamity of Cape Town.” he said

“Yet, at a time when CA should have supported Tim, he was evidently regarded as dispensable. The treatment afforded to the Australian Test captain by Cricket Australia has been appalling, and the worst since Bill Lawry over 50 years ago,” he added.

During a hurriedly scheduled press conference in Adelaide, Paine announced his decision to step down as Test captain. He will, however, be eligible for selection for the upcoming Ashes series. He is looking forward to taking on such a significant role.

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