Australian legend Mark Waugh has stepped down from the post of national selector after accepting a commentary job offer from the local broadcaster.

Bancroft, who is serving a nine-month ban for his role in the infamous Cape Town ball-tampering row, received 14 votes in his favour, allowing him to feature for his club side Willetton.

Steve Smith and David Warner have been cleared for the grade cricket while they serve the 12-month bans, imposed on them by the Cricket Australia over the recent ball-tampering scandal in South Africa.

Insisting that Smith was found guilty of negligence and that he was not a "cheat," Taylor said that he wanted to see the latter leading the national side yet again.

Steve Smith, who is serving a 12-month ban following the ball-tampering saga, praised his fans and family for their constant support and said he will look to earn back their trust.

Australia's new head coach Justin Langer has left the door open for the return of Smith, Warner and Bancroft when their bans end.

Clarke said he would not like an Indian Test series victory over Australia to be undermined by talks over his country not being able to field a strong team due to the ban imposed on the trio.

India are set to play four Tests and a limited overs series in Australia starting from last week of November.

Reflecting on the same, Australia's two-time World Cup winning skipper Ponting said that he was taken aback when the news broke out, but added that he is pleased to see the controversy is finally dying down.

Warner, Smith and Bancroft will now serve their suspension period as sanctioned by Cricket Australia after the controversial ball-tampering row.

The former Team India skipper feels that Steve Smith 'did not cheat' and believes that the Australian batsman will comeback stronger after serving his ban.

With the duo not appealing to the bans that have been imposed, it is former vice-captain and the instigator to the plan  Warner who is yet to make a decision.

Steve Smith and David Warner received bans of 12 months each and Cameron Bancroft nine months after the ball-tampering incident during the third Test between Australia and South Africa at Cape Town on March 24.

Waugh, feels that the two leader's absence will leave a huge hole in the squad and will be hard to replace till their ban comes to an end.

The banned cricketers now have time till Thursday to take a call whether to appeal against Cricket Australia penalties or not.

Calling it "too harsh punishment" for an offense like ball-tampering, Sehwag said it's like sentencing a thief for murder charges.

Klaasen, who made his International debut during India's tour of South Africa earlier this year, came into the limelight for his performances in the limited overs format.

The former Australia captain said "strong leadership" is the need of the hour to correct this image of Australian cricket team but none has been forthcoming.

"He'll be fine, he'll survive, he'll survive," Steve Smith's father said as he placed the bag in storage.

Rahane feels that the absence of Smith will put added responsibility on his shoulders.