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Smith breaks down while addressing media, celebs find it devastating

Smith breaks down while addressing media, celebs find it devastating

Mar 29, 2018
05:28 pm

What's the story

Former captain of Australian cricket team Steve Smith broke down while addressing a press conference at Sydney airport after the scandalous ball tampering incident. Smith has been banned for one year by Cricket Australia, and he said in the press meet that he would regret his decision for the rest of his life. Many celebrities sympathized with Smith after his heart-breaking statement. Here's more.

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Hasn't Australia put Smith through a lot already, asks Bhogle

Fall from grace

Steve Smith takes full responsibility for ball-tampering incident

Steve Smith bursting into tears, as he took responsibility for tampering with the ball in a match against South Africa, was a sight no cricket lover could behold. The 28-year-old Australian cricketer said, "It was a failure of leadership, on my leadership. I'll do everything I can to make up for my mistake." Former cricketers said it was devastating to watch him.

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Kevin Pieterson says watching Smith broke his heart

That's true

Cricket lovers say admission of guilt proves he's a gentleman

By accepting his mistake, Steve Smith won hearts of cricket lovers. Many spoke about his bravery and wished he made a stronger comeback. One user tweeted, "As Cricket fan it's disheartening to see images where you are surrounded by Police, Press and public. Now all you need is moral support from fans. Mistakes do happen and Comeback more stronger!"

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Good news is Steve Smith hasn't lost his fans