Any hopes of respite for Steve Smith and David Warner were quashed with Cricket New South Wales (NSW), their home association, unlikely to challenge their 12 month bans. There were speculations that NSW might try and get Smith and Warner to play in this year’s Sheffield Shield.
“Cricket NSW supports the strong stance taken by Cricket Australia,” incoming NSW chairman John Knox said in a statement.
“Australia’s millions of passionate fans expect that their national team not only plays good, competitive cricket but plays it in the right spirit. Our players represent all of us on the world stage.
“However, having been dealt harsh penalties and shown true remorse for their mistakes, it is important that the NSW cricket family supports Steve and David through these tough times and welcomes them back when they return. We are all human.”
Smith and Warner are serving a 12-month ban for their involvement in the ball-tampering controversy that rocked the cricketing world during Australia’s tour of South Africa in March.
