Out Or Not Out? Steve Smith's Catch To Dismiss Joe Root In 2nd Ashes Test Sparks Controversy

30.06.2023 - 04:47 sports.ndtv.com

Steve Smith and sensational fielding go hand in hand. Be it a diving catch at slip or an outstanding effort at the boundary line, Steve Smith's brilliance is omnipresent when Australia are on the field.

On Day 2 of the second Ashes Test between Australia and England, Smith once again proved why he is among the highly-rated fielders in the world.

The moment came on the third ball of the 46th over during England's batting on Thursday. Joe Root got a top edge on a short ball from Mitchell Starc.

The ball would have fallen short of Steve Smith but the fielder ran forward from the backward square leg and pulled off a blinder.

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The ongoing Ashes Test series has been filled with controversies but the most hilarious one involved Australia wicket-keeper Alex Carey and a haircut. During the third Test at Headingley, former England skipper Alastair Cook claimed that Carey went for a haircut in London but did not pay the barber for his services. The story was even carried by the English tabloid The Sun resulting in a strong response from the Australian cricket team. Teammate Steve Smith was left fuming by the reports and he went on record to slam the publication for their reporting on the issue.

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