Darren Lehmann Condemns England Supporters for Taunts Aimed at Steve Smith

English fans ought to improve compared to the abuse they direct at Australian batsman Steve Smith, remarks former coach Lehmann.

Steve Smith, 36 years old, has become a frequent focus of songs and taunts from England supporters after his participation in the 2018's ball-tampering scandal.

He was sacked as leader and suspended for a 12 months while Darren Lehmann, who was exonerated of any offense, resigned as manager after the incident.

"The jeers you get is constant," Lehmann said. "It is unbelievable."

"Smith is performing daily. It's likely more difficult for him."

"Among English crowds they just don't forget. It's as if they have never made a mistake in their lives."

"It is only the ones that consume excess alcohol and behave like fools."

Context of the Ball-Altering Incident

In a Test match against the Proteas, Smith admitted the Australian "team leadership" created a strategy to alter the ball.

Ex- opener Warner instructed batsman Bancroft how to use sandpaper to scuff up the cricket ball, and he was then discovered carrying it out by TV cameras during play. The two players were also penalized along with Steve Smith.

Aftermath and Ongoing Reaction

Smith returned to cricket following the ball-altering incident in the 2019's Ashes Test at Edgbaston and has been jeered consistently ever since.

English fans also base chants on his upsetting press conference in 2018.

"We did the error, admit it and progress," Darren Lehmann commented.

"One strives to advance the to the fullest. You get brought back constantly and this is a natural aspect."

"He can hold his head high with how he deals with everything."

"The Barmy Army should be better than that. The majority are and are largely positive of the proceedings in the game."