Reports : Darren Lehmann to step down from Australia coach role following Sandpaper Gate

Australian cricket went into complete meltdown following Steve Smith and Cameron Bancroft's public acceptance of tampering with the ball. Following the admission, the team received widespread criticism from all around the cricketing world with even former players condemning the act. The incident had such a profound impact that even Australian Prime Minister asked for a heavy punishment for Steve Smith. Although Smith accepted that it was the leadership group who took the decision completely and denied Lehmann's involvement in the matter, no one believes that to be the case. And now, reports have emerged that Lehmann would be stepping down from the role very soon.

Despite the ICC already announcing their final verdict on the matter, Cricket Australia have started their own internal investigation and they will take strict action against the players involved in the matter. Meanwhile, James Sutherland, Cricket Australia's CEO, has flown to South Africa and he will declare their investigation verdict today.