Justin Langer wanted me to continue as captain, says Tim Paine after quitting role over sexting scandal

Tim Paine said he was not pushed to quit as Australia's Test captain and head coach Justin Langer wanted him to continue the senior national team in the upcoming Ashes series as well.

Former Australia Test captain Tim Paine said Justin Langer was devasted when he informed about his decision to quit the high-profile role over a sexting scandal. Paine said it was a tough but the right call to make in the lead up to the all-important Ashes series at home, starting December 8.

Tim Paine quit as Australia's Test captain on Sunday, saying he knew the implicit messages he had sent to a former female colleague was set to come out in the public's view. Paine, in a tearful message, admitted that his actions from the past were not worthy of leading the senior national side.