Sydney — New Australia coach Justin Langer on Tuesday named Tim Paine as ODI captain for June’s tour of England as they look to open a new era after a damaging ball-tampering scandal. Langer, who has been entrusted with restoring Australia’s battered reputation, was widely expected to select Paine in his first major decision as coach. The 33-year-old wicketkeeper has already been appointed Australia’s Test captain after his predecessor Steve Smith received a 12-month ban for the ball-tampering affair. The five-match ODI series in England will be the Australian team’s first outing since the disastrous South African tour and the players are sure to face intense scrutiny. Chairman of selectors Trevor Hohns said Cricket Australia (CA) had faith in Paine’s ability to lead the 15-man squad in England, with Aaron Finch as his vice-captain. It has been a heady rise for Paine, who only returned to the national set-up in November after several years on the sidelines, during which he considere...
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