Australian Cricket Coach Darren Lehmann has announced he will be stepping down from his position as the ball-tampering saga continues.

Lehmann told reporters yesterday that he wouldn't be resigning, but in the wake of Cameron Bancroft and Steve Smith’s press conference, he said it was only fair that he make this decision.

Lehmann will coach Australia in the final test match of the series before stepping down, and has urged the media to respect the players privacy.