10 instances when cricketers broke into tears

8. Steven Smith cries during a press conference after the infamous sandpaper gate

Star Australia player Steven Smith is considered the best Test batter at the present time. Before the end of his career, Smith might also become the greatest Test batter for his country, surpassing illustrious Aussie greats Steve Waugh, Allan Border, and Ricky Ponting. In his 13-year Test career, Smith has registered some incredible achievements to his name.

In 2018, the dashing right-handed batter went through the lowest phase of his career. During the third Test of Australia’s tour of South Africa, Smith got involved in ball-tampering, along with his teammates David Warner and Cameron Bancroft. Following the incident, an investigation too place, following which all three players were found guilty.

Smith confessed his involvement in corrupting the game and with this development, the International Cricket Council (ICC) charged him with hampering the spirit of the game. Along with ICC, Cricket Australia (CA) also stepped into the matter and banned Smith for a year. After getting banned, Smith attended a press conference in Sydney. During the presser, Smith broke down and apologised for his offence.