6 instances when Steven Smith's leadership came under scrutiny

#3 Brain fade vs India, 2017

Steve Smith's 'brain fade' moment didn't impress Virat Kohli or the umpires

Steve Smith has had his fair share of ‘brain fades’ while being Australia’s captain, be it while fielding or batting. The most famous one was in Bengaluru in a Test match against India in 2017. Batting on 28, Smith was adjudged lbw off Umesh Yadav’s bowling. However, he was in two minds whether to review the decision or not, and shockingly sought help from the dressing room.

This did not go down well with Indian skipper Virat Kohli or the umpires. Kohli just about stopped short of calling the Aussies, and more so Smith, a cheat. Smith called it a ‘brain fade’ while also dragging his junior teammate, Peter Handscomb, into the controversy.