Smith survives DRS review after admitting edge in first Test

Steve Smith admitted he was fortunate to survive a caught-behind appeal on the opening day of the first Test between Australia and Bangladesh in Darwin, acknowledging he felt an edge but was saved by technology. The incident occurred on August 13, 2026, during a challenging day for the Australian batting lineup, which was bowled out for 198.

In the 21st over, with Smith on seven runs, Bangladesh fast bowler Ebadot Hossain induced an edge that carried to wicketkeeper Litton Das. The Bangladesh team appealed confidently, but on-field umpire Kumar Dharmasena turned it down. Bangladesh opted for a review, and the Real Time Snicko (RTS) technology showed no spike, upholding the not-out decision. Smith, who had already begun walking off the field, returned to continue his innings.

After the day's play, Smith confirmed he believed he had made contact with the ball. "I think so, yeah," he said when asked if he nicked it. "I was lucky? Yeah, it seems that way. You got to take it sometimes." He added that he trusted the technology generally, stating, "Normally it's pretty good. Maybe I didn't nick it. I don't know, but I certainly felt something. If I'd been given out, I was going to walk...