Cameron Bancroft has apologised for his role in the ball-tampering scandal and says he "let everyone down in Australia".
The Australian opener was at the centre of the ball tampering scandal after being caught on camera attempting to alter the condition of the ball during the third Test against South Africa in Cape Town.
Cricket Australia found Bancroft used sandpaper to rough up the ball at Newlands, and not sticky tape as he originally stated.
For his part in the incident, Bancroft was handed a nine-month suspension from international and Australian domestic cricket.
Cricket Australia ruled team-mate David Warner had "developed" the plan, while Bancroft and former captain Steve Smith had "knowledge" of it.
All three players were sent home from the tour and upon his return to Perth, Bancroft said: "I want to say that I'm very sorry. It is something I will regret for the rest of my life.
"All I can do is ask for forgiveness ... I will do my best to contribute to the community.
"I lied. I lied about the sandpaper. I panicked in that situation and I'm very sorry ... I feel like I've let everyone down in Australia.
"The thing that breaks my heart the most is that I've given up my spot in the team for free. People know I worked so hard to get to this point in my career and to have given up that chance for free is devastating.
"It's going to be a really long road particularly for myself to earn that respect back but for me that's the most important thing."
Former vice-captain Warner, who received a 12-month ban and can not return to a leadership role, apologised to cricket fans "all over the world" in a post on Twitter on Thursday.
He said he will spend time with his family away from the spotlight before making any further announcement on his future.
"To cricket fans in Australia and all over the world: I am currently on my way back to Sydney," the batsman said.
"Mistakes have been made which have damaged cricket. I apologise for my part and take responsibility for it. I understand the distress this has caused the sport and its fans.
"It's a stain on the game we all love and I have loved since I was a boy. I need to take a deep breath and spend time with my family, friends and trusted advisers. You will hear from me in a few days."
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