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Steve Smith awaits more penalties after one of the greatest scandals in Cricket sport

Captain Steve Smith (L) and coach Darren Lehmann (R). [Photo: Courtesy]

Australia captain Steve Smith will be sent home in disgrace from the tour of South Africa for his role in the ball-tampering scandal, but coach Darren Lehmann will remain in charge, team management said Tuesday.

Smith and opening batsman Cameron Bancroft, the player caught on camera attempting to doctor the ball with a piece of tape, will return home for their role after an incident which has dragged Australian cricket's reputation through the mud.

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