Steve Waugh’s advice to Virat Kohli on sledging: Douse the flames

Hughes, who captained Australia in 28 Tests from 1979-84, implored Smith to keep his composure but admitted the sparring between the teams made for “great theatre”.

Umpire Nigel Llong spotted Smith’s actions and asked him to leave the field.

Spotfires were still burning when the match descended into chaos after Smith was given out leg before wicket to a grubber from Umesh Yadav.

India captain Virat Kohli on Tuesday said they were not out there to prove anything to anyone but wanted to show themselves they can win from any situation. “I pointed it out to the umpires and twice I have seen their players looking up there for information and that’s why I was adamant”.

What Smith did was definitely against the spirit of cricket, which purists will vouch for, is a lot more serious offence than misdemeanors like excessive appealing and sledging. We knew if they didn’t get a big first-innings total, then end of Day II and III is the best time to bat here while Day IV was going to be very hard. I am proud in the manner boys played.

“I referred smudga (Smith) to look at the box.my fault and was unaware of the rule”.

“The fact that Peter Handscomb is even thinking about telling the Australian captain to turn around and look to the support staff, I’ve got my concerns”.

Clarke, who worked alongside Lehmann as captain and coach for more than two years, said Handscomb’s involvement to prompt Smith to look towards the team viewing area anxious him.

Smith, on being trapped in front of the wicket and declared lbw, had the option of using what would have been Australia’s second and last referral for the time being.

Sutherland went on to add that Smith is a role model and youngsters look up at him.

Things haven’t been exactly rosy between Team India and their opposite camp after a riveting contest at Bengaluru saw the hosts stage a remarkable comeback on the fourth day to level the series. But if something is going on for three days, then that’s not a brain-fade.

Let’s just get that right, Ian Healy: Kohli does not need a character certificate from you.

“If the umpires believe that the captain or batsman has received direct or indirect input emanating other than from the players on the field, then they may at their discretion decline the request for a Player Review”. I think there are massive cracks showing in (Kohli).

The Bengaluru Test now in their kitty, the Indian team will now move to Ranchi, where they will face off the tourists with their reputation restored.