In the wake of the ongoing ball tampering scandal engulfing Australian cricket, fans across the ditch are unanimous in their condemnation over captain Steve Smith, 1 NEWS' Kimberlee Downs told TVNZ1's Breakfast.
On day three of the third Test match in Cape Town, Australian opening batsman Cameron Bancroft was caught on camera trying to alter the condition of the ball using a piece of yellow tape, before it was revealed that the instruction came down from captain, Steve Smith.
Appearing on Breakfast this morning, Downs spoke about the reaction to Smith's cheating among the Australian cricket community.
"It's been incredibly emotional, I don't think I've seen Australians so united on any front as they have been in their condemnation, their anger and their disappointment in these Australian cricketers," she said.
"This is the antithesis of the Aussie way, they're all about having a fair go, play hard but fair."
Steve Smith has been suspended one match after he admitted Cameron Bancroft cheated in the third Test against South Africaa. (Source: Other)
"You've got everything from seasoned and well respected commentators being brought to tears by this, parents asking how they can possibly explain this to their kids, right up to the Prime Minister (Malcolm Turnbull) commentating and saying he wants decisive action - which in itself is pretty remarkable to see the politicians getting involved in a matter like this."
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