# Fan Mocks Steve Smith During Sight Screen Delay in Darwin

2026-08-13T07:47:15+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk

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A spectator mocked Steve Smith during a brief sight screen delay in the first Test between Australia and Bangladesh at Darwin. The fan told Smith, “Just hit the damn thing, Smudge. Stop being a princess. You are not bigger than the game, Steve, deal with it,” according to Times of India. The exchange was recorded and circulated on social media. Australia were dismissed for 198 after choosing to bat. Smith top-scored with 71, while Bangladesh’s Hasan Mahmud took a career-best 6/55. Bangladesh ended the opening day at 96/1, with Tanzid Hasan and Mominul Haque unbeaten after sharing a 60-run stand.

## Coverage

- sports.ndtv.com <https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/stop-being-a-princess-fan-takes-dig-at-steve-smith-this-is-the-reason-11903372>
- timesofindia.indiatimes.com <https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/stop-being-a-princess-australian-crowd-targets-steve-smith-over-sight-screen-delay-watch/articleshow/133208284.cms>

Tags: Australia vs Bangladesh, Darwin, fan banter, sight screen, Steve Smith, Test cricket
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