His voice choking with emotion at a news conference on the eve of the Test, Lehmann said his decision to quit was tough but voluntary. Reading from a prepared statement, Lehmann said: "I just want to let you know this will be by my last Test as head coach of the Australian cricket team as I'm stepping down. After seeing events in the media today with Steve Smith and Cameron Bancroft, the feeling is that Australian cricket needs to move forward and this is the right thing to do. As many who sit in this room will know life on the road means a long time away from our loved ones and after speaking to my family at length over the last few days it's the right time to step away." This is the right thing for Australian cricket."

Source: The Telegraph March 29, 2018 21:33 UTC