🔗 Share this article Lehmann Criticises English Supporters for Taunts Directed at Smith Smith has appeared in 38 matches versus the English team and notched 3,436 career runs. England supporters need to act better compared to the jeers they aim at Australia batter Steve Smith, remarks ex- manager Darren Lehmann. Smith, 36, has been a frequent recipient of chants and boos from English crowds in the wake of his involvement in the 2018's ball-altering scandal. He was sacked as leader and banned for a year while Darren Lehmann, who was exonerated of wrongdoing, quit as head coach in the wake of the episode. "The abuse you face is daily," Darren Lehmann remarked. "It's unbelievable." "He is performing daily. It would be more difficult for him." "In England they just never forget. It's as if they have never made a mistake in their life." "It is only the individuals that drink too much and behave like idiots." History of the Ball-Tampering Incident During a Test match versus the Proteas, Smith acknowledged the Australian "leadership group" formulated a scheme to tamper with the cricket ball. Ex- opening batsman David Warner showed batsman Cameron Bancroft how to employ abrasive material to rough up the cricket ball, and he was then spotted in the act by television cameras in the middle of the match. Both men were also penalized together with Steve Smith. Aftermath and Continued Reaction Steve Smith made his comeback after the ball-altering scandal in the 2019 Ashes match at Edgbaston Stadium and has been booed repeatedly ever since. England fans also center chants on his tearful media appearance in 2018. "We committed the error, acknowledge it and get past it," Lehmann commented. "We attempt to advance the best you can. We receive reminded constantly and this is a natural aspect." "He can walk tall with how he manages everything." "The Barmy Army need to be more respectful than that. Most of them are indeed and are very supportive of the proceedings in the game."