Ball-Tampering Scandal: Felt very bad for Steve Smith and David Warner, says Kohli

While speaking about the infamous ball-tampering scandal, the Indian skipper said that he felt very bad for banned Aussie players Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft

Indian captain Virat Kohli, who is popularly known for his on-field temperament is undoubtedly the most passionate on the field and enthusiastically celebrates wickets without a care in the world.

However, while speaking about the infamous ball-tampering scandal, he Indian skipper said that he felt very bad for banned Aussie players Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft.

Kohli said that it was the worst sight for him to see when the trio was in tears during their respective press conferences after the bans were imposed.

"Well, it was sad to see," Kohli told former Australian cricketer Adam Gilchrist in an interview to foxsports.com.au.

"As big a thing as it became, you never want to see anyone go through that because I have known David and I have known Steve as well.

"The things that hit me the hardest was the way they were received at the airports and the way they were escorted out," the 30-year-old Kohli added.

While Smith and Warner's bans will end on March 30, 2019, Bancroft's nine-month suspension will end this year in December.