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<br> <br><p><br> Tim Paine's playing career is over as the former captain of Australia has not been offered a new contract by Tasmania.<br></p><br><br> <br><br><br><br> <br><p><br> Paine, who resigned as captain of the Test team following a sexting controversy before the summer's Ashes series, hasn't been included on Tasmania's list of contracted players.<br></p><br><br> <br><br><br><br> <br><p><br> After taking time away from cricket after his captaincy resignation, Paine returned to the Tasmanian fold as an assistant coach at the end of the season.<br></p><br><br> <br><br><br><br> <br><p><br> But his playing career remained undetermined until the release of the Tigers squad on Thursday.<br></p><br><br> <br><br><br><br> <br><p><br> Paine is believed to be keen to remain active in cricket , whether in an coaching or development role however his playing career seems to have ended after 35 Tests and 147 first-class games.<br></p><br><br>