David Warner criticizes Steve Smith's review decision in Bangladesh Test
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 8:27 PM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
David Warner has criticized Steve Smith for calling a review prematurely during Australia’s Test against Bangladesh on August 15. Smith signaled for a review before umpire Kumar Dharmasena raised his finger, which led to confusion as replays confirmed he was not out. Smith was eventually dismissed for 44 runs, and Australia finished the day trailing Bangladesh by 67 runs with just four wickets remaining. Earlier in the innings, Smith had nearly walked back after an appeal for caught behind, which was ultimately not given out after a review showed no edge.
- •Warner questions Smith's early review signal against Bangladesh.
- •Smith was dismissed for 44 runs in the ongoing Test match.
- •Australia trails Bangladesh by 67 runs with four wickets left.
- •Smith believed he edged a delivery earlier but was not given out.
- 8:27 PMYahoo Sports — ‘You can’t do that’: David Warner slams Steve Smith over bizarre review against Bangladesh
"David Warner criticised Steve Smith for calling a review before the umpire had raised his finger during Australia’s Test against Bangladesh. Warner said, “You can’t do that.” The review showed Smith was not out, with the sound coming from his bat hitting the ground. Smith was later dismissed for 44 as Australia struggled, trailing Bangladesh by 67 runs.
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