Kohli-smith DRS spat: ICC refuses to take sides

The ICC cleared Steven Smith of any breach after India lodged a complaint with the ICC match referee against the Australia skipper for seeking help from the dressing room while mulling over a decision to review in the Bangalore Test.

The ICC also did not charge Kohli for his on-field altercation with Smith. In a statement, the apex body said: “The ICC has considered both incidents in the context of this match and con

ther action against either player.” After his dismissal on Tuesday, Smith looked up to his team’s dressing room seemingly

comes at a time when the two have shared a tumultuous relationship, regarding the final revenue model. Even Cricket Australia did not support BCCI in opposing ICC’S revenue model and hence the Indian cricket body’s statement adds a different colour to the developments

before umpire Nigel Llong, pressed by Virat Kohli, asked him to leave. Later in the press conference Kohli said Smith had

would. BCCI termed it ‘Dressing Room Review’ on its Twitter handle. Smith had termed his action a “brain fade” apprised the BCCI of its displeasure. “A complaint has been sent to the match referee after the game. The team management has conveyed its views on the issue to the COA (Committee of Administrators which governs the board) and are waiting for its response,” a BCCI official told HT . Australia coach Darren Lehmann denied allegations whereas Cricket Australia CEO James Sutherland issued a statement calling Kohli’s charges ”outrageous” The Indian cricket board issued one too, demanding action against Smith