Australian cricket endured one of the most tumultuous 24 hours in its history as coach Darren Lehmann resigned in tears only hours after a distraught Steve Smith admitted: 'I'll regret this for the rest of my life.' Lehmann decided to quit after watching Smith and Cameron Bancroft deliver emotional press conferences on their return to Australia after being sent home following the ball-tampering controversy in South Africa. This is the right thing for Australian cricket. I want to make clear that as captain of the Australia cricket team I take full responsibility. I've been so privileged and honoured to represent my country and captain the Australian cricket team.
Source: Daily Mail March 29, 2018 12:05 UTC