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Fan tells Steve Smith to stop being a princess during Test
During the first Test between Australia and Bangladesh in Darwin, a fan heckled batter Steve Smith after he paused play due to a sight screen problem. The spectator shouted, "Stop being a…
The Story in Brief
During the first Test between Australia and Bangladesh in Darwin, a fan heckled batter Steve Smith after he paused play due to a sight screen problem. The spectator shouted, "Stop being a princess," drawing laughter from the crowd. Smith, who was batting at the time, did not respond visibly to the remark. The incident was reported by local media covering the match.
The Indian Opinion
A bit of on-field banter has become a talking point, but it is worth remembering that Test cricket has always had a healthy dose of crowd humour. Smith’s request to fix the sight screen was legitimate, yet the fan’s retort adds colour to a long match. The real test will be whether Smith lets such distractions affect his concentration or simply laughs it off like most seasoned players do.
Source: sports.ndtv.com
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