Banned Steve Smith has 'come to terms' with ball-tampering fall-out
'I now have a lot to do to earn back your trust'
Sunday 6 May 2018 18:01, UK
Former Australia captain Steve Smith says he is extremely humbled by the support he has received since he was banned for a year for his part in the ball-tampering scandal.
Smith broke down in tears when he apologised at a news conference in March. He was suspended along with David Warner and Cameron Bancroft after the latter used sandpaper in an attempt to tamper with the ball during a Test match in South Africa.
"It's great to be back home in Australia," Smith said in a post on Instagram. "I have had some time away to come to terms with everything and now it's time to get back into it.
"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 [Willis - Smith's fiancée] - 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 was greeted back by former Australia coach Darren Lehmann, who tweeted "welcome home mate" in response to the 28-year-old's post.
