Faf du Plessis Supports Steve Smith During Sandpapergate Scandal

• Faf du Plessis reached out to Steve Smith during the 2018 ball-tampering scandal to offer support.
• Du Plessis questioned why Smith accepted blame despite not being culpable.
• Du Plessis drew from his own experience with a similar charge in 2016 to express empathy for Smith.
• Their mutual respect and past support solidified a bond between the two captains.
• Du Plessis encouraged Smith to be strong and reminded him that he did nothing wrong.