Twitter loses respect for World No. 1 batsman Steve Smith

Chasing a target of 188 Australia are certainly in a bit of trouble as India has successfully dismissed Steve Smith at a score of 28. Smith was looking steady at the crease before Indian pacer Umesh Yadav ended his knock. He was caught leg before wicket in front of the stumps as the ball kept quite low. The Australian skipper tried to defend the ball but failed to get any bat on it and as a result had to depart leaving his team in a bit of trouble.

The Indians looked quite sure of the wicket and started celebrating as soon as the umpire gave his decision. But Smith, who is regarded as one of the best batsmen in the world currently did not look happy with the decision of the umpire and wanted to consult with the changing room whether to use the DRS or not.

Smith, after having a chat with his partner at the crease turned towards the changing room and looking for an answer. But the umpire was quick to react and clearly pointed out that a player cannot consult with the changing room on his decision to use the decision review system. As a result, Smith had to make his long walk back to the pavilion much to the joy of the Indian supporters.

Smith’s wicket was an important one for the Indians as they are defending a very low score which a team like Australia are very much capable of chasing down. The game is now nicely poised as the Indians are getting the all important wickets at regular intervals. At the tea break, Australia has managed a score of 101 runs with six of their players back in the hut. India now just need only 4 wickets to seal the match where as, Australia need 87 more runs to make it 2-0 in the series.

Watch the video here:

Steve Smith wanted to consult with the changing room about the LBW – Umpire says NO YOU CANT DO THAT pic.twitter.com/hHeVDCjssb

— ♻️GritSports♻️ (@sabeloPB) March 7, 2017

Here are the best tweets:

Steve Smith looked at dressing room when he was given out to get some sort of signal and umpire did good thing by advising him not to do!

— Broken Cricket (@BrokenCricket) March 7, 2017

How can Steve Smith ask the dressing room if he's out or not?
That's simply unacceptable. #INDvsAUS

— Sarang Bhalerao (@bhaleraosarang) March 7, 2017

Steve Smith should ask himself, "what would Cronje have done??"#INDvsAUS

— Gaurav Sethi (@BoredCricket) March 7, 2017

And more drama! Virat Kohli is absolutely fuming as Steve Smith looked at the dressing room for taking DRS.#INDvsAUS

— ScoopWhoop News (@scoopwhoopnews) 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

A little disappointed with Steve Smith today

— Abhishek Shetty (@abhishek_shetty) March 7, 2017

Smith thought DRS stands for Dressing room review system :p ! #INDvsAUS #stevesmith

— Anil Biradar (@anildada1) March 7, 2017

https://twitter.com/Shashank071199/status/839037413234200576

Steve smith referring his wicket from the pavilion. Such a cheap act… ? Virat Kohli is angry…?? #INDvsAUS

— kavin PopZeinz (@kavin1497) March 7, 2017

Cheaters can never win…..What Steve Smith did today was pathetic https://t.co/11Idbbk4RQ

— Tejas Modi (@tejasjmodi) March 7, 2017

Virat kohli abuses on ground but this guy has never cheated in game,the way Steve smith behaved was unhealthy cricket setting wrong example

— harssh maanek (@harsshmaanek) 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

Match referee should fine Steve Smith for a couple of matches. Punish him. Shame for a country like Australia. #INDvsAUS

— Inder J ? (@OfficialInderJ) March 7, 2017

Steve Smith officially an aussie now! #INDvsAUS

— Prashant Jadhav (@prashantromoso) March 7, 2017

https://twitter.com/bsksara/status/839035425163522048

Steve Smith is a cheater. pic.twitter.com/LCpMYAL8yB

— francis jamuda (@francisid4net) March 7, 2017

Pretty disgusting to see the comms think that steve smith didnt know he cant consult the dressing room. A 10 year old kid knows that

— Dr.Hypocritus (@DrHypocritus) March 7, 2017

Steve Smith looked at dressing room when he was given out to get some sort of signal and umpire did good thing by advising him not to do!

— Virendra sehwag (@virendra_sehwg) March 7, 2017

Can't believe what I'm hearing about Steve Smith very disappointing and surprising he should know better #INDvsAUS

— kevin Hurst ??? (@kevin_hurst) March 7, 2017

Relevant section from the DRS rule book regarding Steven Smith looking to the dressing room for review help. #INDvAUS pic.twitter.com/WSXAhWDZOI

— ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) March 7, 2017

Today Australian Skipper Steve Smith shown his real face to world cricket. He going to lead Pune in IPL 2017. #INDvsAUS

— Rajesh Khilare (@Cricrajeshpk) March 7, 2017

Fair to say Steve Smith lost a few fans there. #INDvsAUS

— RK (@RK_sports) March 7, 2017