Tim Paine Named Head Coach of Prime Minister's XI For Pink-Ball Warm-Up Match Against India Ahead of Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25

Cricket Australia (CA) has named former Australia Test captain Tim Paine as the head coach for the two-day pink-ball warm-up clash against the India National Cricket Team. The warm-up clash between Prime Minister XI and Team India has been scheduled during the gap between the first and second Tests of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 2024-25. The pink-ball warm-up match will be played from November 30 to December 1 at the Manuka Oval in Canberra. CA also named Erin Osborne and Justin McNally as the assistant coaches for the Prime Minister XI. After the conclusion of the warm-up clash, the second Test between India and host Australia will start on December 6 at the Adelaide Oval. The second Test match between India and Australia will be a pink-ball Test. Australia's Corey Rocchiccioli Plays Unique Upper Cut Against Pacer Prasidh Krishna During IND A vs AUS A 2nd Unofficial Test 2024 (Watch Video)

The last time India played a warm-up clash against Prime Minister XI was in 2004 when the Rahul Dravid-led Indian side faced a Prime Minister XI that was led by Steve Waugh. The Indian side recorded a memorable one-run victory over Prime Minister XI in Canberra.

Tim Paine Named Head Coach of Prime Minister's XI

Cricket Australia is pleased to announce the Prime Minister's XI coaches ahead of its clash against India later this month.

Former Australian Test captain Tim Paine has been named as head coach, with @CricketACT coaches Erin Osborne and Justin McNally named as assistant coaches. pic.twitter.com/zTEvXurGWK

— Cricket Australia (@CricketAus) November 8, 2024

Tim Paine played 35 test matches for his nation. The former cricketer scored 1534 runs at a decent average of 32.63, including nine half-centuries. The 39-year-old captained the Australia National Cricket Team from 2018-2021. BGT 2024-25: Rohit Sharma Remains Uncertain For IND vs AUS 1st Test 2024-25

“I think for a young coach like myself, any chance that you get to lead a team is a great opportunity, so I am looking forward to that. I’m looking forward to working with some of our most talented young cricketers around Australia as well so, it will be good fun.” Paine told Cricket ACT.

On the other hand, Team India will be looking to bounce back in the upcoming BGT 2024-25 series in Australia. Recently, the Asian Giants were whitewashed 3-0 by New Zealand at home in a three-match test series.

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