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KEVIN PIETERSEN:

Just seen @ stevesmith49’ s press conference. As a parent, I’m gutted for him & his family! Shout me down if you want, but I’m speaking as a parent! It will get better mate!

SACHIN TENDULKAR

They are regretting and hurting and will have to live with the consequences of their act. Spare a thought for their families as they have much to endure along with the players. Time for all of us to take a step back and give them some space.”

MICHAEL VAUGHAN

‘ Good people make mistakes’ .. I honestly think Steve Smith & Cam Bancroft are decent guys who had a moment of madness .. they deserve a 2nd chance and hopefully get the right support around them now .. Takes a lot guts to do what they did today.

GAUTAM GAMBHIR

I may be getting emotional but Steve Smith doesn’t look to me a cheat. Don’t know about you but I see in him a desperate leader trying to win a Test match for his country, his team. Yes, indeed, his methods were questionable but let’s not label him corrupt.

SANJAY MANJREKAR

Hope in time I can earn forgiveness says Steve Smith. He has already got mine. Cricketers have done worse & never admitted their guilt. # StevenSmith