Tainted Australian Batsman Steve Smith made it clear that he has fully accepted the Twelve months ban imposed by Cricket Australia on him and is going to challenge the sentence.
“I would give anything to have this behind me and be back representing my country. But I meant what I said about taking full responsibility as Captain of the team. I won’t be challenging the sanctions. They’ve been imposed by CA to send a strong message and I have accepted them” he posted on his twitter handle.
After the ball tampering incident in the third Test in South Africa, Australian captain Smith and vice-captain Warner, both key batters for the team, were suspended from playing for Australia for 12 months while opener Bancroft was handed a nine-month punishment for their roles in the shocking incident.
Australia’s next Test assignment is away to Pakistan, likely in October, before they host India and Sri Lanka next summer.
