Ex-Australia Test skipper Tim Paine has joined the Adelaide Strikers in the BBL as an assistant coach. Strikers coach Jason Gillespie says luring Paine, who retired from first-class cricket at the end of last season, is a coup for the franchise.
Gillespie said in a statement on Friday –
“Tim has all the skills to be a fantastic coach.
“The experience he will bring is sure to help our players in all facets of the game and bring more positive elements to the way we play.”
Paine is also having stints as a part-time coach of the Australian U19s and the Australia A team that plays New Zealand A in a series starting next week. Paine is working under Ex-Australia teammate, Western Australia and Perth Scorchers coach Adam Voges for the red-ball portion of the Australia A series.
