Ashes: On Leeds Crowd Booing Steve Smith In 100th Test, Australia Great's "Respect" Reminder

07.07.2023 - 07:53 sports.ndtv.com

Australia and England got down to action yet again in the third Ashes Test after a controversial dismissal of Jonny Bairstow, in the second Ashes Test, looked to sour the contest.

Bairstow's stumping by Alex Carey off Cameron Green's bowling was widely covered and divided opinions. While many people opined that it was within the laws of the game, many former players thought that the spirit of cricket was not upheld.

The repercussions of that incident was felt in the third Test too as the Leeds crowd vociferously trolled and booed almost every other Australian batter's departure.

Even Steve Smith, who is playing his 100th Test was not spared. And this has irked former Australia player Tom Moody. The crowd welcomed the star batsman to the crease with a rendition of "we saw you crying on the tele," in reference to his infamous press conference after being stripped of the captaincy following a 2018 ball-tampering scandal in South Africa. "Booing a player entering the field of play in their 100th test! #SpiritOfCricket.

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