The Curious Case Of Steve Smith, Virat Kohli And The Decision Review System!

Bengaluru saw India script a great comeback to level the Test series against Australia.

However, there was more drama regarding the use of the Decision Review System.

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What started as a simple strategy gone wrong quickly escalated as the Boards got involved.

So what exactly happened? Let's find out:

1. Steve Smith looks to dressing room to take call on DRS

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After being given out, the Aussie skipper was not sure if he would go for a review and looked to the dressing room for approval. The umpires intervened when Kohli protested and Smith walked off.

2. Virat Kohli stops short of calling the Aussies cheaters

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In the post-match conference, Kohli said that the Aussies had the habit of looking at the dressing room quite a lot and he had had enough of it.

3. Smith admits he was wrong to do what he did

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He admitted having a 'brain fade' and said he did not know what he was thinking.

4. Cricket Australia defends it's skipper

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Cricket Australia firmly maintained that Smith was no cheat and that he had nothing wrong.

5. ICC takes no action against Kohli and Smith

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The ICC let off both Kohli and Smith and gave them a clean chit as they found neither of them guilty for any breach of code.

6. BCCI lodges official complaint against Smith

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Not happy at the acquittal, the BCCI lodged an official complaint as they felt Smith should be punished.

7. Complaint is withdrawn as Boards make peace

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The BCCI agreed to withdraw its complaint and hoped that Smith and Kohli would meet before the Ranchi Test to sort out their differences. For now the matter has been laid to rest.