Former Indian cricketer and currently mentor of Indian Premier League franchise SunRisers Hyderabad VVS Laxman on Friday said he was looking forward to the comeback of banned Australian cricketer Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft.

VVS Laxman also said the way Steve Smith broke down during his press conference after his return to Sydney was awful for any cricket fan to watch.

“Pictures of Steve Smith breaking down are awful for any cricket fan to see. Today is Mahaveer Jayanti and Bhagwan Mahaveer said, ‘Anger beats more anger, and forgiveness and love needs more forgiveness and love,'” VVS Laxman tweeted.

“A bad mistake should not define the character of a man. I wish God gives all three players and their families the courage and strength to go through this,” VVS Laxman’s tweet further read.

“Let’s give them the space they deserve this time. I am looking forward to coming back and doing what they do best, score tons of runs and entertain us all. My best wishes,” Laxman concluded.

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— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) March 29, 2018

Steve Smith and David Warner have been banned for 12 months from international and domestic cricket in the wake of the ball-tampering scandal. Following CA’s decision, the Indian cricket board (BCCI) also banned the duo from taking part in this year’s India Premier League.

Following the ban, former Australian skipper Steve Smith broke down during his press conference in Sydney.

“To all of my teammates, to fans of cricket all over the world and to all Australians who are disappointed and angry. I’m sorry,” Steve Smith said.

“I take full responsibility … There was a failure of leadership, of my leadership. I’ll do everything I can to make up for my mistake and the damage it’s caused. If any good can come of this, if there can be a lesson to others then I hope I can be a force for change. I know I’ll regret this for the rest of my life. I’m absolutely gutted. I hope in time I can earn back respect and forgiveness,” Steve Smith added.

“It hurts … I’m deeply sorry. I love the game of cricket. I love entertaining young kids … I just want to say sorry for the pain I’ve brought to Australia, to the fans and the public,” Smith further said.