Steve Smith Catch News
Third umpire Joel Wilson ruled Kohli not out, citing insufficient evidence to confirm a clean catch.
As soon as Kohli was dismissed, the camera panned to the stands where Anushka was seated.
Kohli’s arrival at the crease was eagerly anticipated, especially with India having lost both openers early on Day 1. At 17/2, the pressure was mounting on the visitors.
Despite the setback, India remained focused on the task at hand – surviving the follow-on.
Social media erupted, with the video of the catch going viral. Cricket Australia’s official Twitter account aptly described it as “pure brilliance.”
Lokesh Rahul had just hit his second fifty of the match and was looking all set to hit another big knock before Steve Smith pulled off a stunner in slips.
Pakistan batsman Younus Khan notched his 34th test century but Australia had reduced the tourists to 271 for eight.
Australia defeated New Zealand by 117 runs in the 3rd one-day international to complete a 3-0 whitewash in the series.
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