Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Steve Smith discovered a loophole in umpiring guidelines in Indore Test, claims Parthiv Patel

Former India keeper-batter Parthiv Patel has lauded Steve Smith’s captaincy within the Indore Test match. Patel claimed that Smith has discovered a loophole within the system.

Indore,UPDATED: Mar 2, 2023 23:56 IST

Steve Smith was sensible as a captain, says Parthiv Patel after Day 2 in Indore Test. (Photo AP)

By India Today Sports Desk: Former India keeper-batter Parthiv Patel was impressed by Steve Smith’s captaincy within the third Test match between India and Australia at Indore. Playing the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Australia hit India arduous, bundling them twice in an area of two days. 30 wickets fell within the first two days on the Holkar Stadium at Indore, as India set a goal of 76 runs for Australia, who’re 0-2 down within the sequence, needing only one draw to enter the World Test Championship Final.

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With Pat Cummins flying again house to a household disaster, Smith took over captaincy for the third Test match and led Australia to a robust efficiency within the first 2 days of the match. Patel, whereas talking to Cricbuzz stated that Smith led Australia with numerous understanding of the sport, a degree greater than Pat Cummins.

“Steve Smith’s captaincy was on point today. He rotated his bowlers really well, while also making sure he used the right bowler from the right end. He also looked very confident while taking DRS calls. Pat Cummins doesn’t have enough captaincy experience, but Smith has a lot of it,” Patel stated on Cricbuzz.

The former keeper claimed that Smith has discovered a loophole within the system.

“There is a loophole in the rule,” Patel stated.

“Steve Smith is aware of that and he exploited the loophole. The on-field umpire should avoid going to the third umpire if he is sure that it’s not out when there is an appeal for a stumping”,” said the former Royal Challengers Bangalore player.

“The ideally suited resolution is that the TV umpire ought to solely evaluate the stumping if the enchantment is made just for a stumping. A caught behind shouldn’t be checked until the fielding captain opts for a evaluate,” Patel additional added.

Edited By:

Kingshuk Kusari

Published On:

Mar 2, 2023