Ashwin comes in support of Oz duo

New Delhi: “The world simply wants to see you cry...,” lamented India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin while expressing solidarity with the disgraced Steve Smith and David Warner. Ashwin hoped the Australian cricketers can put the balltampering scandal behind them. “... once you have cried they will feel satisfied and live happily ever after. If only Empathy was not just a Word and people still had it. God give @ stevesmith49 and Bancroft all the strength to come out of this,” tweeted Ashwin. “And @ davidwarner31 will also need the strength to fight it out, hopefully their players union will provide them with all the support,” he added. Smith broke down repeatedly at his arrival press conference in Sydney Airport yesterday and said he was “truly sorry” for his actions. Cricket Australia banned Warner and Smith for one year while Cameron Bancroft was handed a ninemonth suspension after all three admitted to ball- tampering in the third Test against South Africa in Cape Town.