Rohit Sharma posted a message on his twitter account.
Rohit Sharma has said that Australian cricketers Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft should not be defined by only their involvement in the recent ball-tampering incident.
Rohit was touched by former captain Steve Smith's apology.
The former Australian captain returned home to Sydney on Thursday and soon held a press conference to express his feelings on the entire matter.
Steve Smith broke down several times as he issued an official apology for his role in the ball-tampering scandal.
Rohit posted a message on his twitter account saying, "The video of Steve Smith being escorted at the airport and his most recent press conference resonated with me. The spirit of the game is of utmost importance there's no denying that. They made a mistake and they accepted it. It would be unfair of me to sit here and question the board's decision but they are great players and I don't think this should define them."
Smith burst into tears on multiple occasions, especially when he reflected on the effects his actions have had on his parents.
"To all of my teammates, to fans of cricket all over the world and to all Australians who are disappointed and angry. I'm sorry. I take full responsibility. There was a failure of leadership, of my leadership. I'll do everything I can to make up for my mistake and the damage it's caused," he said.
"I don't blame anyone. I am the captain of the Australian team, I take responsibility to what happened on last Saturday If any good can come of this, if there can be a lesson to others then I hope I can be a force for change. I know I'll regret this for the rest of my life. I'm absolutely gutted. I hope in time I can earn back respect and forgiveness.
"Cricket is the greatest sport in the world. It's been my life and I hope it can be again. I'm sorry and I'm absolutely devastated I don't blame anyone. I'm the captain of the Australian team. It's on my watch and I take responsibility for what happened last Saturday. It hurts. I'm deeply sorry. I love the game of cricket. I love entertaining young kids ... I just want to say sorry for the pain I've brought to Australia, to the fans and the public," said Smith.
Smith's emotional apology touched many hearts as many cricket experts and former cricketers praised Smith for owning up to a major error in judgement and honestly apologising.
Smith (28) has been suspended from "all international and domestic cricket" for one year over the ball-tampering incident during the third Test in South Africa.
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