‘You did nothing wrong’: Faf du Plessis reveals message to Steve Smith during 2018 ball‑tampering scandal
Cricket
During the 2018 ball-tampering scandal, Faf du Plessis sent a message to Steve Smith offering support and questioning why Smith accepted blame despite not being culpable.
Du Plessis drew on his own 2016 experience with a similar charge and expressed empathy for Smith amid intense media criticism.
Their mutual respect, evident from past support, solidified a bond that resonated within both teams.
