Steve Smith's Sledging Provokes Shubman Gill to Throw Away His Wicket: Viral Video

In the fifth and final Test of the series at the Sydney Cricket Ground, Indian batters faltered once again, collapsing to a modest total of 185 in their first innings. Among the highlights of the innings was Shubman Gill's controversial dismissal, which has sparked widespread criticism and a viral video moment.

Australia's Steve Smith, fielding in the slips, engaged in sledging directed at Gill during Nathan Lyon's bowling. Joined by teammates Marnus Labuschagne and Nathan Lyon, Smith employed tactics that seemingly distracted the Indian batter. On the very next ball, Gill stepped out of his crease in an attempt to attack Lyon, but the shot misfired. The ball took the edge of Gill's bat and landed directly in the hands of Smith at slip.

Smith gleefully accepted the straightforward catch and celebrated with his teammates, turning the moment into a symbolic highlight of Australia's dominance. The incident has drawn criticism of Gill for losing his composure and falling into the trap set by the Australian players.