Sports

In pics: When Smith, Lehmann, Warner and Bancroft broke down in tears

Advertisement

SNS | March 30, 2018 4:25 pm

1 / 8

<p> Head Coach of the Australia cricket team Darren Lehmann wiping his eyes and responding to questions during a press conference in Johannesburg on March 29, 2018. He announced his resignation after the forthcoming Test match against South Africa. (Photo: AFP)

2 / 8

<p> Darren Lehmann said he would quit after the final match of the scandal-tainted Test series in South Africa after the team's former captain Steve Smith broke down in tears and accepted complete responsibility for the ball-tampering incident. (Photo: AFP)

3 / 8

<p> Steve Smith (L) is comforted by his father Peter as he reacts at a press conference at the airport in Sydney. (Photo: AFP)

4 / 8

Distraught Steve Smith accepted full responsibility for a ball-tampering scandal that shocked the sport, saying he was devastated by his 'big mistake'. (Photo: AFP)

5 / 8

<p> Australian cricketer David Warner (C), his wife Candice and their daughters leave the airport after arriving back in Sydney on March 29, 2018. (Photo: AFP)

6 / 8

<p> David Warner apologised on Thursday for his part in a cheating scandal that has shocked the cricketing world and seen sponsors desert the game in Australia, as disgraced skipper Steve Smith heads home to explain his role in the affair. (Photo: AFP)

7 / 8

<p> Young batsman Cameron Bancroft arrives for a press conference at the Western Australian Cricket Association ground in Perth on Thursday. (Photo: AFP)

8 / 8

<p> Australian cricketer Cameron Bancroft (L) speaks at a press conference beside Western Australian Cricket Association (WACA) CEO Christina Matthews at the WACA ground in Perth on March 29, 2018. (Photo: AFP)

Related posts

David Warner faces uncertainty over Thunder captaincy after drink-driving charge

David Warner’s future as Sydney Thunder captain is uncertain after he was charged with an alleged drink-driving offence in Sydney, with Cricket NSW set to review the situation.

David Warner taken into custody after drink driving charge in Sydney

Former Australia opener David Warner has been charged with drink driving after a roadside breath test in Sydney’s Maroubra recorded a 0.104 BAC.

WATCH: Steve Smith arrives in Pakistan amid armed group threat to foreign cricketers ahead of PSL 2026

Steve Smith lands in Lahore under heavy security amid threats to foreign players ahead of PSL 2026.