The Crying Game

Smith breaks down as Bancroft is sacked by Somerset. Meanwhile, gutless Warner apologises on Twitter

By Chris Stocks
STEVE SMITH broke down in tears yesterday as he faced the media on a day when Australian cricket slumped into further crisis.

Tough to take: An emotional Steve Smith could not hold back the tears when facing the Press yesterday
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After Cricket Australia had hit Smith and vice-captain David Warner with one-year bans – along with a nine-month sanction for Cameron Bancroft – following their respective roles in the balltamperi...

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