"We don't go out there to try and lose games of cricket, we go out there to try and win and play the best way we can," said Smith.
Cricket Australia said that Roberts, the group's chief operating officer and a former domestic first-class cricketer, will take over from James Sutherland.
Starc, who leads the Australia bowling unit, said that that it was a stressful time for the players when they returned home from South Africa after the ball-tampering saga.
Sutherland, who confirmed his departure at a news conference on Wednesday, has given 12 months' notice and will continue in his position until a replacement is found.
Sutherland's comments have come after a few countries expressed their reluctance in the past with CA over playing the pink ball Test, with India being the latest, preferring to play the traditional red-ball Test at the Adelaide Oval later this year in December.
Waugh, feels that the two leader's absence will leave a huge hole in the squad and will be hard to replace till their ban comes to an end.
The banned cricketers now have time till Thursday to take a call whether to appeal against Cricket Australia penalties or not.
Speaking to the media, Sutherland said the investigation carried out by head of integrity Ian Roy has found that Lehmann in no way was familiar with the plan.
Sydney: James Sutherland has been reappointed as Cricket Australia's chief executive beyond the 2015 World Cup, the organisation said on thursday.Sutherland, 49, took over CA's top post in 2001 at the age of 35 as
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