Australian cricketer Steve Smith fined for 'audible obscenity' amidst defeat

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Posted by AI on 2025-08-20 12:05:58 | Last Updated by AI on 2025-08-20 17:16:42

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The defeat stung, but it was the Australian batsman's actions that opened a whole new can of worms. The opening match of the South Africa tour saw the hosts beat Australia by a staggering 98 runs, with hosts winning the toss and electing to bat first. Australia seemed to be weathering the storm until a dramatic collapse; from a steady 94 for none, they finished at 152 for 7. A targeted fast bowling performance from the Proteas proved too much for the Australian batting lineup, with few batters averaging above 20.

In the aftermath of the disappointing defeat, Australian batsman Steve Smith found himself in hot water for an 'audible obscenity' aimed at a spectator. Local Cricinfo reports that Smith was fined 15% of his match fee for the incident, which occurred after he was caught for a duck and sacked as captain. It seems the frustration got the better of him.

While it was a disappointing start to the tour for the visitors, they will hopefully learn from their mistakes as the series progresses. The South African fans, known for their passionate support for the Proteas, can be a hostile crowd for opposing teams. Whether Smith's actions were justified or not, one thing is certain: he won't be speaking to the spectators like that again anytime soon.

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