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Old 25-03-2018, 10:39 AM
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Hi Mike & All,

Indeed a very sad state of affairs.

I think the only honourable course of action is for Australia to forfeit the match and for Steve Smith to stand down from the captaincy for the rest of the series. I have a high regard for Steve Smith and of course this isn't the end of his career nor his captaincy, there are a plethora of similar instances even in test cricket that have not ended the career of the perpetrator. Smith's opposing captain (Faf du Plessis) was found guilty of a similar offence only a couple of years ago. However, ball tampering is abhorrent and must be stamped-out by stern punishments.

I can well imagine a number of former Australian captains and players are turning away in shame.

Best,

L.
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