Steve Smith made a great error of judgement. The disgrace of being stood down by the CA and sent home, on top of the ICC penalty of one Test and his total last Test Match fee, should be sufficient punishment.This is particularly the case when you consider the precedents of light punishments handed out to other Test cricketers for ball tampering. He has clearly learnt his lesson.
He should appeal the CA penalty of twelve months suspension, which should be lifted.
Australian Cricket Captain Steve Smith
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