Steve Smith has played 38 matches against England and notched over 3,400 runs.
English crowds need to act better regarding the taunts they direct at Australia batsman Steve Smith, states ex- coach Lehmann.
Smith, 36, has become a common focus of songs and boos from English supporters following his involvement in the 2018's ball-altering scandal.
He was removed as leader and banned for a full year while Lehmann, who was found not guilty of any offense, quit as head coach in the wake of the incident.
"The taunts you get is daily," Lehmann remarked. "This is astonishing."
"He is playing daily. It's likely tougher for him."
"Over in England they just never forget. It's as if they have ever committed an error in their lives."
"It is only the people that drink too much and act up like idiots."
History of the Ball-Tampering Incident
In a Test against South Africa, Steve Smith confessed the Australian "leadership group" formulated a plan to tamper with the cricket ball.
Ex- opening batsman Warner showed batsman Bancroft how to employ abrasive material to rough up the cricket ball, and Bancroft was then caught doing so by TV cameras in the middle of play. Both men were also banned in addition to Smith.
Aftermath and Continued Reaction
Smith came back following the ball-altering incident in the 2019's Ashes series Test at Edgbaston and has been booed repeatedly since.
English fans also focus taunts on his upsetting news conference in 2018.
"We made the error, acknowledge it and progress," Lehmann said.
"You try to advance the best you can. One faces reminded every day and this is an inevitable part."
"He can walk tall with how he handles all of it."
"The Barmy Army should be better than that. The majority act that way and are quite encouraging of what goes on in the cricket."
