Every board is different: Smith reacts to Pooran’s short ban after ball-tampering

Recently, Nicholas Pooran became the talk of the town when the cricketer was caught on camera while he was trying to alter the cricket ball and was banned for four matches.

Talking about the ban, Steve Smith said that every board is different.
“Everyone is different, every board is different, and the way they deal with certain issues,” he told reporters ahead of the opening Test against Pakistan in Brisbane this week — his first Test at home since the tampering scandal.
“For me, I copped it on the chin… it is what it is.
“I don’t feel hard done by. It was a long time ago now. I’ve moved past it and I’m focusing on the present,” he added.

Smith and Pooran played together for the Barbados Tridents and the former Australian skipper said he hoped his ex-teammate would learn from his mistake.
“I know Nicholas, I’ve played a bit of cricket with him and he’s a talented player and someone with a bright future,” said Smith.

“I think he’ll learn from his mistake and move past it.”

Smith is currently preparing for the series against Pakistan.