Day 1 of Fifth Test between Australia and India at the Sydney Cricket Ground saw a moment of genius from Australia's star player Steve Smithwho caught fish in wonder to chase India around Nitish Reddy. After the catch, Smith couldn't resist stomping on the umpire. The troll was reacting lightly to what happened earlier in the day when the third referee rolled his fish. Virat Kohli
Steve Smith runs the game after the third umpire's play
In 57 years, Scott Boland delivered a slightly length ball outside off, and tested Reddy on the edge. Standing at second slip, Smith dived to his right hand and scooped up the ball with finesse, making the dismissal look like a textbook drill. Reddy's dismissal for a golden duck fueled Boland's fire and left India struggling.
Smith's joy after Reddy's dismissal came with a playful dig at the umpire, referring to what had already happened on the day, as in the eighth over added drama to India's early innings. Boland's delivery, a back-of-length ball that bounced, caught the edge of Kohli as he pushed forward. The ball was low, and Smith looked to have picked it up at gully.
However, a closer inspection by the third umpire revealed slight contact with the ground, leading to a “no out” decision. The event created excitement for both teams and fueled the electric atmosphere at the SCG. After catching Reddy's catch, Smith jokingly commented that this one was “pure and foreign,” adding interest to a high-pressure game.
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Scott Boland finally got Virat Kohli
Kohli's relief was short-lived, as Boland returned to claim his wicket in the 32nd over. Persisting with his lines of inquiry outside off, Boland delivered a reverse ball that Kohli bowled, but only to the third over. It's Websterstanding on the spot, he dived to his left to complete a powerful catch, sending Kohli back to the crease for 17 off 69 balls. Kohli's dismissal took a turn for the worse.