ACA Statement
26 November, 2021
The ACA is saddened by the news that Tim Paine has had to take a leave of absence from all forms of cricket for the foreseeable future.
First and foremost, the thoughts of the players and everyone at the ACA are with Tim and Bonnie.
Family and health are more important than any game of cricket. It takes genuine courage to both recognise the need for help and to ask for it. Tim now needs some time and space and we support his decision.
Tim made the decision to stand down from the captaincy with the best interests of the game at heart.
We hope now that Tim’s best interests will also be respected.
Greg Dyer – ACA Chair
Todd Greenberg – ACA CEO
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