‘Clean Catch?’ Fans React As Steve Smith’s Effort to Dismiss Joe Root During Day 2 of ENG vs AUS Ashes 2023 2nd Test Sparks Controversy (Watch Video)
The Australian came up with a wonderful effort after Joe Root had mistimed a pull shot off Mitchell Starc's bowling. But fans have claimed that Steve Smith grounded the ball while trying to get his fingers underneath.
Steve Smith generated a bit of controversy on Day 2 of the Ashes 2023 second Test when he came up with a catch to dismiss England's Joe Root on Thursday, June 30. The Australian, one of the very best fielders, pulled off a stunning catch at backward square after Root (10) had mistimed a pull shot. But the England batter was not convinced with the catch and fans have later, raised doubts, with some claiming that Smith had grounded the ball while trying to get his fingers underneath it. The decision was sent to the third umpire Marais Erasmus, who looked at it from several angles and concluded it was out. While some fans lauded Smith's fielding, others were not convinced it was a clean catch and took to social media to share their thoughts. Cameron Green No Ball Video: Watch Joe Root Get a Reprieve After Australian All-Rounder Oversteps During ENG vs AUS Ashes 2023 2nd Test.
Watch the Catch Here from 12:47 onwards :
'Clean Catch?'
'No Way'
'What a Catch'
'Grounding the Ball'
'Brilliant Catch'
Thoughts?
'Can't Get My Head Around'
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