AUS vs IND (WATCH): Steve Smith takes cheeky dig at umpire after stunning catch of Nitish Reddy on day one of SCG Test

First day of The fifth test between Australia and India The Sydney Cricket Ground witnessed a moment of brilliance from the Australian star Steve Smithwho got an extraordinary catch to dismiss India all round Nitish Reddy. After catching the ball, Smith couldn’t resist trolling the referee. The midget was a lukewarm response to a previous incident earlier in the day when the third official dropped his catch. Virat Kohli

Steve Smith trolls the referee after the third official drama

In the 57th minute, Scott Boland He sent a short ball straight outside, tempting Reedy to the rim. Positioned at second slip, Smith raced to his right and brilliantly snatched the ball, making the dismissal look like a textbook catch-and-shoot drill. Reddy’s dismissal for a golden duck fueled Boland’s fiery spell and left India struggling.

Smith’s jubilation came after Reddy’s dismissal with a playful dig at the umpire, a reference to an incident earlier in the day, as on the eighth over, that had added drama to the early stages of India’s innings. Boland’s delivery, a long ball bit away, caught Kohli’s edge as he pushed forward. The ball was low, and Smith appeared to throw it cleanly into the gully.

However, a detailed review by the third umpire revealed slight contact with the ground, resulting in a ‘no out’ decision being made. The incident sparked lively reactions from both teams and intensified the already tense atmosphere at the SCG. Smith seized on the moment following Reidy’s catch, humorously noting that it was “clean and clean”, adding a touch of lightness to the high-pressure match.

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Scott Bolland finally gets Virat Kohli

Kohli’s reprieve was short-lived, as Boland returned to claim his wicket in the 32nd over. Continuing his probing lines outside off, Boland sent a long ball which Kohli poked, only to swing it to third slip. Beau Websterstationed in the field, dived to his left to complete a sharp catch, which sent Kohli back to the pavilion for 17 runs off 69 balls. Kohli’s dismissal marked a turning point.

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