Smith, Warner could face life ban from CA

An ICC suspension from the final Test against South Africa may be just the start of sanctions for Australia's captain Steven Smith, who alongside his deputy David Warner faces anything up to a life ban for cheating under Cricket Australia's code of behaviour.

While Australia slid towards their heaviest defeat to South Africa since readmission, the problems raised by another batting surrender were nothing next to the potential ramifications from the ball tampering attempted on the third day of the Test.

Steve Smith's Australia cheated. They were stupid. They were hypocritical. But does it need to go further than the punishments already handed out? Not for me

I honestly do not believe any other country would have handed its captain and lead player a 12 month ban for attempted ball-tampering

I am not resigning and what's happened over the last few days has only strengthened my resolve: Sutherland

Darren Lehmann has provided fantastic service and been part of a successful team that won a World Cup and a couple of Ashes... his work ethic has been terrific and he genuinely cares for and loves his players: Sutherland

I haven't seen Steve Smith's press conference, but I have had a lot of messages and will watch it. I know how sad and remorseful he is. Our hearts go out to the three suspended players right now: Sutherland

Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft are in a very sad and difficult place right now and we will offer them and their families support: James Sutherland