Day 1 Fifth Test between Australia and India I witnessed a brilliant moment from Australia’s star player at the Sydney Cricket Ground Steve SmithIndia took an unusual catch for a comprehensive dismissal Nitish Reddy. After the catch, Smith couldn’t help but troll the umpire. The troll was a hearty response to an incident earlier in the day in which the third umpire overturned his catch. Virat Kohli
Steve Smith trolls umpire after third umpire drama
in the 57th round, Scott Boland He bowled a short length ball on the outside off and lured Reddy away. At second slip, Smith dived to his right and caught the ball gracefully, the dismissal looking like a textbook slip machine. Reddy’s dismissal for a golden duck added to Boland’s fiery spell and sent India into contention.
After Reddy’s dismissal, Smith’s joy came with a playful dig at the umpire, referring to an earlier incident in the early stages of India’s innings in the 8th over. Boland’s delivery, a length ball, caught Kohli’s edge as he raced forward. The ball was low and Smith took it cleanly down the gully.
However, a detailed investigation by the third umpire revealed slight contact with the ground and ruled “not out”. The incident prompted animated reactions from both teams and added to the already electric atmosphere at the SCG. Capturing the moment after Reddy’s catch, Smith humorously indicated it was “clean and pure”, adding a touch of levity to a high-pressure match.
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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 probing lines outside off, Boland delivered a length ball that was hit by Kohli, only to end up at third slip. Beau Websterstanding in position, dived to his left to complete a sharp catch, Kohli was sent back to the pavilion for 17 runs off 69 balls. Kohli’s dismissal was a turning point.
