AUS vs. IND [WATCH]: Steve Smith’s cheeky move towards the umpire after Nitish Reddy’s spectacular catch on the first day of the SCG Test
1st day the fifth test between Australia and India at the Sydney Cricket Ground witnessed a moment of brilliance from the Australian star Steve Smithwho took an outstanding catch to dismiss the Indian all-rounder Nitish Reddy. After the catch, Smith couldn’t resist trolling the umpire. The troll was a light-hearted response to an earlier incident earlier in the day when the third umpire overturned his catch Virat Kohli
Steve Smith trolls the referee after the referee’s third play
In the 57th over, Scott Boland delivered a short ball outside off, luring Reddy to the edge. Positioned at second slip, Smith jumped to his right and made a fine grab, making the dismissal look like a textbook slip-catching exercise. Reddy’s dismissal for a golden duck added to Boland’s fiery spell and left India reeling.
Smith’s jubilation after Reddy’s dismissal came with a playful attack on the umpire, referring to an incident earlier in the day, as in the 8th over added drama in the early stages of India’s innings. Boland’s delivery, a backside ball that bit the ball, caught Kohli’s edge as he pushed forward. The ball was low and Smith appeared to have pulled it cleanly into the gully.
However, a close inspection by the third official revealed light contact with the ground, leading to a “no out” decision. The incident caused stormy reactions from both teams and intensified the already electrified atmosphere at the SCG. Catching the moment after Reddy’s catch, Smith humorously indicated that this one was “clean and out”, adding a touch of levity to a high-pressure game.
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Scott Boland finally gets Virat Kohli
Kohli’s reprieve was short-lived, as Boland returned to claim his wicket in the 32nd over. Persisting with his probing lines outside off, Boland delivered the ball to the back which Kohli hit, only to pull it to third slip. Beau Websterstationed in position, he dived to his left to complete a sharp catch, sending Kohli back to the pavilion for 17 runs off 69 balls. Kohli’s dismissal marked a turning point.
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