Tim Paine has secured his first major coaching role with the former Test captain to take charge of Adelaide Strikers in the Big Bash League.
Paine was told this week he had secured the top job in Adelaide, going from Australia’s captain to elite-level coaching in the space of three years.
The 39-year-old’s appointment comes after a rapid-fire rise through the coaching ranks.
He entered at the senior pathways level midway through last year, following his controversial exit from Test cricket in 2021.
The former wicketkeeper was also an assistant to Jason Gillespie at the Strikers last summer, before Gillespie took on the top job at Pakistan.
Paine also has experience as an assistant coach at Australia A level and is currently working with the NT Strike in the Top End T20 series in Darwin.
“I am honoured and excited by the opportunity to coach such a well-established and strongly supported club,” Paine said.
“After spending time in Adelaide last year I believe the Strikers team and the whole of South Australian cricket has huge potential and I’m looking forward to being part of taking it forward and winning a few trophies.”
Paine’s appointment comes after Ryan Harris was last week named South Australia’s new state coach, taking over from Gillespie in the Sheffield Shield and one-day cup.
“Tim’s leadership qualities, tactical insights and ability to foster a strong and united team environment within the Strikers’ playing group was a significant factor in the team’s success in reaching last summer’s Challenger Final,” SACA CEO Charlie Hodgson said.
© AAP
Build your own fantasy cricket team and put it to the test with Draftstars daily fantasy competitions. Pick your match, pick your team and watch the points roll in to take out cash prizes on each match. What are you really gambling with? Set a deposit limit.
The Perth Scorchers have one foot in the BBL finals after defeating Adelaide by five wickets, but they still require a massive favour from…
Alex Carey probably can't wait to get on a plane to Sri Lanka...
After a horror mix-up against the Thunder, the Scorchers pair repeated it against the Strikers. Who was at fault this time?
Another Steve Smith onslaught has helped the Sydney Sixers beat the Adelaide Strikers with just one ball to spare and climb to the top…
Chris Lynn has unleashed on the Melbourne Renegades, belting his highest BBL score in six seasons and powering the Adelaide Strikers to their first…
The Perth Scorchers have finished 2024 in second position on the BBL ladder after cruising to a seven-wicket win over the Adelaide Strikers on…
