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Smith, Warner step down

Sentinel Digital Desk

Cape Town, March 25: Australia’s Steven Smith and David Warner on Sunday stepped down as captain and vice-captain respectively for the remainder of the ongoing third Test against South Africa in the wake of the ball-tampering controversy. Wicketkeeper Tim Paine will act as captain at Newlands, with both Smith and Warner taking the field on Sunday, according to Cricket Australia CEO James Sutherland. IANS