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.

David Warner made a special point of apologising to cricket fans and players in South Africa, saying "I have brought the game into disrepute on your soil, and I apologise 100 percent."

A bookstore in Brisbane put former Australia captain Steve Smith's autobiography 'The Journey' in the true crime section before slashing its price from $24 to $2.

Offispinner Ravichandran Ashwin hopep the Australian cricketers can put the ball-tampering scandal behind them.

Cricket Australia has banned Steve Smith and David Warner for 12 months while Cameron Bancroft has been given a 9-month ban for their role in ball-tampering scandal.

Varun Dhawan took to Twitter to post a photograph of Smith with a message.

Cricket Australia have banned former skipper Smith and vice-captain Warner from all international and domestic cricket for a year while Bancroft was exiled for nine months.

Gambhir questioned Cricket Australia's approach on the matter, mentioning Smith and Warner must be paying for a pay hike revolt against the board.

The Indian opener said images of the former Australia skipper being escorted at Johannesburg airport and his tearful media conference in Sydney "resonated" with him.

The ICC will invite respected ex-internationals to join a panel to review the existing code of conduct in a bid to clarify and define what is expected of players.

After reaching Sydney, the former Australia captain said he takes all the responsibility for his on-field actions and he will regret this incident for the rest of his life.