'Technology Saved Me': Steve Smith Admits Edging Edabot Hossain's Delivery After Day 1 of Ongoing BAN Test
Smith said technology saved him after a contentious caught-behind review as Hasan Mahmud took 6/55 and Bangladesh pressed Australia.
- On Thursday, Steve Smith admitted that technology "saved" him during a controversial DRS review in Darwin, Australia, after he edged a delivery from Ebadot Hossain.
- Bowler Hasan Mahmud produced a career-best 6/55 to dismantle Australia's batting lineup, leaving the hosts bowled out for 198—their lowest-ever Test total against Bangladesh.
- During the 21st over, Ebadot Hossain delivered toward wicketkeeper Litton Das, prompting Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto to call DRS; third umpire Nitin Menon found no spike on the Real-Time Snickometer.
- Bangladesh finished the day firmly positioned at 96/1, trailing by only 102 runs, after Mitchell Starc claimed his 434th Test wicket by dismissing Shadman Islam.
- The episode reignited the familiar "Spirit of Cricket" debate, recalling controversial moments involving Ravichandran Ashwin's non-striker dismissal of Jos Buttler, Angelo Mathews' timed-out dismissal, and Jonny Bairstow's stumping during the 2023 Ashes.
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'Technology saved me': Steve Smith admits edging Edabot Hossain's delivery after day 1 of ongoing BAN Test
Australia kicked off their two-game Test series against Bangladesh by taking on the side for the first Test of the series at the Marrara Stadium, Darwin, from August 13th. The clash began with Australia coming in to bat first, and Australia was left stunned. Bangladesh put forth a marvellous performance with the ball and limited the hosts to just 198 runs in the first innings. The side’s entire batting lineup collapsed, and if not for Steve Smi…
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Australia Vs Bangladesh, 1st Test: Steve Smith’s Honest DRS Admission Sparks Fresh ‘Spirit Of Cricket’ Debate
Steve Smith admits technology saved him after a controversial DRS call, while Hasan Mahmud’s six-wicket haul leaves Australia struggling at 198 before Bangladesh finish Day 1 strongly
‘Technology saved me today’: Steve Smith on Snicko controversy vs Bangladesh
In the 21st over, Smith appeared to nick the ball which went through to wicketkeeper Liton Das. Bangladesh appealed but the on-field umpire wasn't interested. Convinced that Smith got a bit of bat, Bangladesh reviewed but Snicko showed no spike and the not out decision remained.
Did DRS Make A Blunder In Australia vs Bangladesh 1st Test? Steve Smith's Stunning Revelation:
Australia batter Steve Smith admitted he was fortunate to remain unbeaten after surviving a caught-behind DRS review during the opening day of the first Test against Bangladesh in Darwin on Thursday.
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