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Day 1 of fifth test between Australia and India At the Sydney Cricket Ground we witness a moment of brilliance from Australia’s star player Steve Smithwho made an extraordinary catch to dismiss the Indian all-rounder. reddy nitish. After the catch, Smith couldn’t resist trolling the referee. The troll was a light-hearted response to an incident earlier that day when the third referee had overturned his catch Virat Kohli
Steve Smith trolls referee after third referee drama
In ’57, Scott Boland He bowled a short ball just outside off, tempting Reddy to take advantage. Located at second slip, Smith dived to his right and caught the ball delicately, 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 in trouble.
Smith’s jubilation after Reddy’s dismissal came with a playful joke to the umpire, referencing an incident earlier in the day, such as in the eighth over, about the drama added to the early stages of India’s innings. Boland’s delivery, a long ball that drifted away, caught Kohli’s lead as he moved forward. The ball was low and Smith appeared to have collected it cleanly in the gully.
However, close review by the third umpire revealed slight contact with the ground, leading to a “not out” decision. The incident sparked spirited reactions from both teams and amplified the already electric atmosphere at the SCG. Taking advantage of the moment after Reddy’s catch, Smith humorously gestured that it was “clean and out”, adding a touch of levity to the high-pressure match.
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Also WATCH: Steve Smith reacts after third umpire overturns his catch of Virat Kohli on Day 1 of SCG Test – AUS vs IND
Scott Boland finally lands Virat Kohli
Kohli’s respite was short-lived as Boland returned to claim his wicket in the 32nd over. Persisting with his outside-out probing lines, Boland bowled a length ball which Kohli hit, only to take it to third slip. Beau Websterparked in position, he dived to his left to complete a pinpoint catch, sending Kohli back to the pavilion for 17 runs off 69 balls. Kohli’s dismissal marked a turning point.
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