James Sutherland (Cricket Australia Chief Executive):
“I find the allegations questioning the integrity of Steve Smith, the Australian team and the dressing room, outrageous. “Steve is an outstanding cricketer and person, and role model to many aspiring cricketers and we have every faith that there was no ill-intent in his actions.
“We reject any commentary that suggests our integrity was brought into disrepute or that systemic unfair tactics are used, and stand by Steve and the Australian cricketers who are proudly representing our country.”