A tearful Darren Lehmann said today he would quit as coach of the scandal-tainted Australia cricket team after the fourth and final Test of the ongoing series in South Africa.
"This will be my last Test as head coach of the Australian cricket team," Lehmann told a press conference on the eve of the match.
"Saying goodbye to the players was the toughest thing I have ever had to do.
"After seeing events in the media today with Steve Smith and Cameron Bancroft, the feeling is that Australian cricket needs to move forward and this is the right thing to do.
"I really felt for Steve and, as you see, I'm crying in front of the media. All the players are really hurting."
"I have seen first hand the pride in which he has gone about his work and the love he has for the job and his incredible work ethic. He genuinely loves and respects his players."
"The players involved have been handed down very serious sentences and they know they must face the consequences. They have made a grave mistake but they are not bad people."
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"Despite telling media yesterday that I'm not resigning, after viewing Steve and Cameron's hurting, it is only fair that I make this decision."
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