Lot to do to earn back your trust: Smith

Australia’s Steve Smith, who lost his role as captain after being embroiled in a ball-tampering incident suggested that he has now come to terms with everything and understands that he has a lot to do to earn back the trust of everyone.

The cricketer posted a photo of himself with his wife Dani Willis and their dog Charlie on Instagram and captioned it with a message, thanking people for support.

"The amount of emails and letters I have received has been incredible and I have been extremely humbled by the enormous amount of support you have given me. I now have a lot to do to earn back your trust. To my Mum, Dad and Dani, you have been my rock through this and I can't thank you enough. Family is the most important thing in the world and I thank you for your love and support."

Smith and David Warner were handed one-year bans for their involvement in the ball-tampering incident which led to them being released from their duties as captain and vice-captain of the Australia cricket team.

Cameron Bancroft, who had rubbed sandpaper onto the ball was handed a nine-month ban by Cricket Australia.

New Australia coach Justin Langer had said that the three men could return to the team if they meet the team’s standard.

"They are cricket tragics, and they're great kids. That's why it was such a surprise they made the mistake they did. Davey Warner is the same. He's a really good young bloke, he made a mistake. I love the way he plays his cricket. Has he got areas to get better at? Yep. Has Steve Smith? Yep. Has Cameron Bancroft? Yep. Every single person in Australian cricket? Yep. If we can keep mentoring and helping them and they want to get better and meet the standards of the Australian cricket team of course they will be welcomed back,” Langer had said.