Steve Smith and Cameron Bancroft have announced that they will not challenge the sanctions imposed by Cricket Australia in the wake of the ball-tampering scandal.
Smith took to Twitter on Wednesday afternoon to say he "meant what I said about taking full responsibility as Captain of the team" and "won’t be challenging the sanctions".
"They've been imposed by CA to send a strong message and I have accepted them," the former cricket captain said.
Hours later, Bancroft followed suit.
"Today I lodged the paperwork with Cricket Australia and will be accepting the sanction handed down. I would love to put this behind me and will do whatever it takes to earn back the trust of the Australian public. Thank you to all those who have sent messages of support," Bancroft tweeted.
Smith has been suspended for 12 months from all international and domestic cricket for his part in the scandal.
Additionally, he will not be considered for team leadership positions until a minimum of 12 months after the conclusion of his suspension.
Bancroft was suspended for nine months.
Former cricket vice-captain David Warner has not yet commented, but it is understood he is likely to appeal his 12-month sanction and lifetime leadership ban.
It came after Australian Cricketers' Association president Greg Dyer called on Cricket Australia to consider recalibrating the bans placed on Smith, Bancroft and Warner, citing their "disproportionate" lengths.
"The contrition shown by these men is extraordinary, absolutely extraordinary," Dyer told a media conference in Sydney on Tuesday.
Smith, Warner and Bancroft had been asked to confirm their stance by the end of Thursday ahead of possible hearings on April 11.
Additional reporting: AAP
