On day 4 of the second Test match between India and Australia, played in Bengaluru, Indian speedster Umesh bowled a grubber and trapped Australian captain Steve Smith in front of the wickets.
The umpire Nigel Llong immediately upheld a loud appeal by India and gave the batsman out.Smith walked down the pitch to discuss with his partner Peter Handscomb before opting for the DRS.
But, all the drama in the match started when Smith looked up at the dressing-room for help with the referral. According to rules, players are not allowed to seek external help – they are only allowed to consult their batting partners at the other end.
It was then, the Twitteratis took at the dig at the Aussie skipper for his unfair attitude of playing the game.
Here are some of the Twitter trolls:
@CricketAus Why Steve smith is Cheating looking at dressing room ..under ICC rule 19 C he will not play 3rd test…! @icc
— Xdulkar-Sydney (@xdulkar) March 7, 2017
@Iheals steve smith is official an aussie now..following foot steps of ponting..shame shame
— susheel raina (@susheelraina1) March 7, 2017
@Iheals
DRS – Dressing room review system?… Steve Smith tries to get some suggestions from the dressing now what u says ian healy— Abhi (@amabhiVirat18) March 7, 2017
Steve Smith was looking at the pavilion for an advice on DRS, as someone told him that Dhoni is sitting in the pavilion#INDvsAUS
— Sunil (@akshaykanitkar) March 7, 2017
Cricket board Should punish The Steve Smith For what he did Today..#IndvAus @StarSportsIndia
— Mahesh (@Mahesh25041998) March 7, 2017
That behavior of Steve Smith deserves a punishment. Looking at dressing room for DRS review help. Cheating the law! #INDvAUS
— RK (@rohit2250) March 7, 2017
Shame on Steve smith .U being a captain should lead the way. #IndvAus
— Dr Ankush Jajodia (@ankushjaj) March 7, 2017
Dear Steve Smith you just lost a loyal fan. #RIPloyalfan#DRS
— Kris Wade (@iamKrisWade) March 7, 2017
What #SteveSmith has done is totally unacceptable. An example should be set for everyone by punishing him. #IndvAus
— Suhail Imroz (@imroz_suhail) March 7, 2017
Shamefull act by Steve Smith which harms the dignity of cricket #INDvsAUS
— Suraj Bose (@SurajBose6) March 7, 2017
I wonder after today's DRS incident.. Will Ian Healy lose respect for Steve Smith?@cricketaakash @VVSLaxman281 #KentCricketLive#IndvAus
— Rishi Chhabra (@RISHICHHABRA1) March 7, 2017
Steve Smith needs to understand that DRS is decision review system and not dressing room review system. #INDvsAUS
— GXVIII ??? (@gowwwtham) March 7, 2017
While playing gully cricket, I used to ask even the people in balcony before leaving the crease. Today Steve Smith did the same#INDvsAUS
— vivekanand (@siksika07) March 7, 2017
