Smith breaks down while addressing media, celebs find it devastating
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
Haven't Australia made enough of a spectacle of Steve Smith? I'm blown by what he is being put through.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) March 29, 2018
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
Just seen @stevesmith49’s press conference. As a parent, I’m gutted for him his family!
— Kevin Pietersen (@KP24) March 29, 2018
Shout me down if you want, but I’m speaking as a parent!
It will get better mate!
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
You can think what you want about the offence...
— Aaron Kearney (@aaronkearneyaus) March 29, 2018
...but you have to have ice in your veins if you enjoyed that public execution #SteveSmith