Just missed a beat there! 🥶
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Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:56am on 03 Jan 2025,Friday International
Virat Kohli survived a controversial dismissal on the first ball of the fifth Test against Australia at the SCG. Scott Boland's delivery edged towards second slip, where Steve Smith took a diving catch and tossed it to Marnus Labuschagne. However, the third umpire ruled the ball had touched the ground before Smith secured it, giving Kohli a lifeline. Smith expressed disagreement during the lunch break, asserting his fingers were under the ball. Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting also criticized the decision, stating Smith clearly had control. The incident sparked animated discussions, with Kohli and Smith exchanging words post-over.
