Twitter Reaction: Steve Smith discovers cricket's riskiest shot against spin

At the close of play on the first day, Steve Smith had a sinister smile on his face. Not because of the fact that Australia was making it count on the biggest stage, but because David Warner was slamming the ball to different parts of the WACA. On his day, Warner would have climbed on the score that was set by the Proteas.

However, this came to an end on the morning of the second day’s play where Steve Smith was out to what was perceived to be perhaps cricket’s riskiest shot in the book. Moreover, it was also quite a day for young Keshav Maharaj as the latter got the monkey off his back with his first Test wicket that being the scalp of the Australian skipper.

After four deliveries, the Australian skipper decided that it was time to get ahead of the game and revive the run rate that was set by David Warner. He advanced down the track to slam Keshav Maharaj into the stands. However, in spite of this, the fact of the matter saw Aleem Dar confidently raise his finger to give the skipper out.

Smith went for the review straight away without any doubt. The technology went on to show that the ball was clipping the leg stump by a whisker. Smith then strolled away in anguish and amazement. Perhaps the technology is not just ready yet but is being used.

Twitter blew up following the dismissal with a few also looking at the humorous side of things as well.

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https://twitter.com/Cricketracker/status/794400745281884160

Move beyond batsmen and bowlers, #AleemDar has given one of the bravest umpiring decisions in years. Kudos! #SteveSmith #AusvSA

— Amit (@leosamit) November 4, 2016

Hashim Amla: Duck

Steve Smith: Duck

Two best players from both the sides out for Duck in this Test……#AUSvSA

— Krishna Chavan (@ChavanKc_18) November 4, 2016

Steve Smith and the DRS aren't friends, can't catch a break.. ???

— Gilly_Boi (@GilmarWalsh23) November 4, 2016

What's up with Steve Smith & left arm spinners? Need to sort out his problem before India tour else Jadeja will rip him apart #ausvsa

— Sarath Chandran (@ImSarathC) November 4, 2016

The ICC have asked WA stewards for there input on the Steve Smith dismissal since they did such a good job with luckygrey.

— Joel (@joeldavies12) November 4, 2016

And KA Maharaj's first wicket is Steve Smith, that too for a duck. Brilliant. #ausvsa

— nravs (@nravs) November 4, 2016

Steve Smith thinks that is a remarkable decision to be given out. It must run in the state , as he's remarkable thought the same thing.

— Joel (@joeldavies12) November 4, 2016

For someone who is a good player of spin, Steve Smith gets out to spin bowling far too often

— Ricky Jana (@rickyjana) November 4, 2016

Steve Smith 3rd player to get out for a DUCK in this test match

A Cook – 4 ball duck
H Amla – 5 ball duck
S Smith – 4 ball duck #ausvsa

— Sarath Chandran (@ImSarathC) November 4, 2016

First test wicket for debutant Keshav Maharaj & its one of the best batsman in the world. Its Steve Smith. Out for duck. LBW. What a moment

— Janani (@njan85) November 4, 2016

Hahahahaha! Steve Smith getting out to spin at Perth ??

— Harisankar (@harish_staycalm) November 4, 2016

Steve Smith very unlucky. Whatever happened to "when in doubt , not out" ? That decision sets an interesting standard for rest of series.

— NickMcCallum7 (@NickMcCallum7) November 4, 2016

The Steve Smith LBW #AUSvSA pic.twitter.com/86M0sAw7Ul

— Ricky Mangidis (@rickm18) November 4, 2016

As a New Zealander I'm not sure what I'm happier about: David Warner out in the 90s or Steve Smith for a 3 ball ?#ausvsa

— Zac Newton (@zacnewton17) November 4, 2016

Steve Smith getting out to spin at Perth ???
Good luck for the forthcoming India tour ?? #ausvsa

— Sarath Chandran (@ImSarathC) November 4, 2016

So if @KP24 is routing for South Africa, he is doing a great job. Just got Steve Smith out. Decision man! @CricketAus

— Arun Dixit (@diarun_002) November 4, 2016

Steve Smith's nightmare with Left Arm Spinners from Sri Lanka continues in the #AUSvSA series #AiyoSmith

— Eranda Wijewickrama (@erandawije) November 4, 2016

Huge wicket — Steve Smith down the wicket out lbw for a duck to spinner Maharaj Aleem Dar umpire's call on clipping leg stump #ausvsa

— Robert Smith (@OnyaDon) November 4, 2016

U have to see the Steve Smith decision and tell me how that is out @njhcricket

— road to ruin (@ianrobo1) November 4, 2016