Watch: Steve smith mocked by England fans on day 4 of the 1st test of the Ashes

Steve Smith was banned from cricket for a year after the sandpaper gate scandal erupted during Australia’s 2018 tour of South Africa.

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The Ashes include great cricket, great banter, and a hostile crowd. On the fourth day of the first Ashes test, Australian vice-captain Steve Smith was taunted by a hostile Edgbaston crowd. Steve Smith was reminded of the worst period of his career by the Edgbaston crowd. The crowd taunted Smith by yelling, ‘Saw you cry on the telly,’ reminding him of his career’s worst event. Steve Smith was banned from cricket for a year after the sandpaper gate scandal erupted during Australia’s 2018 tour of South Africa. Cricket Australia has banned both Steve Smith and David Warner.

When Steve Smith arrived in Australia after the incident, he broke down during a press appearance. Similarly, during a news appearance, David Warner fell into tears. This Sandpaper Gate episode has accompanied Steve Smith on all of his tours. When the crowd mocked Smith with their chants, Smith joined in and shook his head in time with the chants. While Ollie Robinson was beaming with delight. Similarly, Smith faced this during the 2019 World Cup game against India, when Virat Kohli came forward and asked fans to cheer for him rather than insult him.

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At the end of day four, Australia has increased the intrigue around the first Ashes test. On the last day, Australia needs 174 runs with 7 wickets in hand. Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith, two of their finest players, have returned to the dressing room. Steve Smith didn’t have a terrific game, getting out on six in the second inning and only 16 in the first. Smith struck a century in the World Test Championship Final against India. Usman Khawaja, the first-innings centurion, is still at the crease.

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