Smith Warned by Umpires Over Review Advice to Bangladesh in Test Match

Australian batsman Steven Smith was formally warned by match umpires after he advised the opposing Bangladeshi team to take a review during a Test match. The unfolding events added a layer of on-field tension to the fixture, drawing notable reactions from commentators and players alike following a series of verbal altercations between Smith and members of the Bangladeshi squad.

The specific incident took place during the ninth over of Australia's innings when bowler Taskin Ahmed delivered a ball to Smith. Following the delivery, umpire Nitin Menon turned down an appeal, prompting an unexpected interaction between the Australian batter and the fielding side regarding their decision review options.

Amidst the growing on-field chatter, Smith was heard addressing the opponents regarding the review opportunity, saying, "(Review) use it. Do it. Take it, use it... Waste another review. Do whatever you want. Do your job." Smith also recounted walking halfway down the pitch, noting that the ball was passing high, stating, "I came half the pitch towards him, the ball is going way over."

This occurrence followed previous verbal clashes on the field, notably during a Test match in Darwin involving Smith and Bangladeshi wicketkeeper-batter Litton Das. During that earlier exchange, Litton Das told Smith, "You just bat. Just keep batting," to which Smith replied, "I am batting." Litton then repeated, "Just bat," leading Smith to retort, "No, I will do whatever I want. I can do whatever I want."

The interactions also drew external commentary from figures such as Kerry O'Keeffe, who remarked on the historical nature of such on-field exchanges, stating, "I know, in the 70s if you (Smith) did that it would have resulted in serious bodily harm." Fox Cricket and other broadcasters captured the various heated moments as the series of events continued to unfold on the pitch.