After being cleared of any wrongdoing by a Cricket Australia investigation into the ball tampering scandal, Australia coach Darren Lehmann said he fears for the health of Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft. Lehmann comments came after Cricket Australia slapped one-year bans each on Smith and Warner besides announcing a 9-month ban on the 25-year-old opener Bancroft for their involvement in tampering with the ball during the Newlands Test against South Africa.
“They have made a mistake as everyone else, including myself, has made mistakes in the past. They are young men and I hope people will give them a second chance. Their health and well-being is extremely important to us,” said Lehmann.
Lehman told that the three players are “not bad people”.
“The players involved have been handed down very serious sentences and they know they must face the consequences. They’ve made a grave mistake but they’re not bad people,” said Lehmann.
