However, Smith signalled for a review even before umpire Kumar Dharmasena could raise his finger. Warner criticised Smith for his reaction, as the veteran batter had seemingly challenged the umpire’s decision before it had even been made. Former Australia cricketer David Warner was thoroughly unimpressed with Steve Smith ‘s reaction to being given out during Day 3 of the first Test between Australia and Bangladesh. Smith was given out caught behind on 3 after appearing to nick a delivery off Ebadot Hossain .
The review confirmed that Smith had not edged the ball, but instead his bat had touched the ground, causing the noise. It seemed like Bangladesh had got Smith’s prized wicket, with a loud noise appearing to confirm that he had indeed nicked the ball. However, Smith was so sure that he hadn’t nicked it that he asked for a DRS review even before Dharmasena could signal him out. That reaction did not sit well with his former teammate Warner. “I just don’t like the way that Steve’s reacted there. As it turned out, Smith’s hunch was correct. Despite being proven right about his call to review the decision, Warner remained unhappy over Smith’s immediate reaction to being given out.
Smith went on to make 44, adding to his first innings score of 71. Bangladesh managed to get Smith out before the end of Day 3, as Mehidy Hasan Miraz picked up his wicket.
You can’t do that,” Warner said on commentary. “I just don’t think you can do that,” Warner said after the incident.
Smith’s Controversial Caught-Behind Decisions
Steve Smith faced scrutiny during the Test match as he was involved in a caught-behind dismissal for the second time. In the first innings, he was given not out after an appeal, but later admitted that he believed he had edged the ball. The Decision Review System (DRS) confirmed that there was no contact between the bat and ball on that occasion, leading to further debate about the accuracy of on-field calls.
