6 instances when Steven Smith's leadership came under scrutiny

#2 Christchurch Test match vs New Zealand, 2016

Steve Smith during the 2nd Test between New Zealand and Australia in Christchurch in 2016

Steve Smith was charged with dissent and fined 30 percent of his match fee for breaching the ICC’s code of conduct during a Test match against New Zealand in early 2016. Smith used extremely harsh words and argued with umpires for an lbw decision that went against his side. The wicket would have been that of the Kiwi star batsman, Kane Williamson.

Although pacer Josh Hazlewood was heard abusing on the stump mic, it was Smith who had to apologize at the end of the Test match despite the Aussies going on to win the game and the series 2-0.