‘Aisa entertainment thoda chahiye’ - Fans react as England fans make fun of Steve Smith after their team’s victory over Australia in 3rd Test of Ashes 2023

On 9 July 2023, England managed to win the third Test of the ongoing Ashes and now, the series stands at 2-1 with two more matches to go. It was a vital win for Ben Stokes and his men to keep themselves alive in the series. Hence, after the dramatic win, fans went crazy and celebrated the victory.   

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But, some images went viral where some fans were seen making fun of Steve Smith as they were wearing face masks of Smith crying. It seemed that they took a dig at the Australia star batter over the ‘Sandpaper’ scandal. Even, during the match, the crowd came up with some chant to take a dig at him. So, seeing that fans shared their views on social media. 

Here is the shared image: 

England lost two back to back test matches at home but the English crowd and their obsession to bring Steve Smith in everything is so unnecesary. Worst bunch of people pic.twitter.com/XSanEY8Cu3

— feryy (@ffspari) July 9, 2023

Steve Smith had a forgettable match with the bat

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Speaking of the match, Ben Stokes won the toss and asked Australia to bat first. In their first innings, the Aussies scored 263 runs. Then, England managed only 237 runs and handed a 26-run lead to the visitors. Then, in their second innings, Australia got bundled out for 224 runs and set a 251-run target for England. But, England's batters held their nerves and won the game by three wickets. Mark Wood made a remarkable comeback in the longest format of the game as he won the Player of the Match award. He picked up seven wickets while scoring valuable 24 runs with the bat.

Regarding him, Stokes said: “When you've got someone who can come in and bowl 95mph, it's a massive help. It impacts the game, whether he's taking wickets at one end or they come at the other. Great to see him smiling, running in and bowling rockets. And with the bat, he's a free spirit, and very clear in his mind. He walked out knowing how he wanted to take the game on, doesn't always come off but it gives you a better chance.” However, it was Steve Smith’s 100th Test match but did not go well for him. In two innings, he scored just 24 runs.

Here is how fans have reacted:    

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Smith 100 again

— mic drop (@rd_rishabh_) July 9, 2023

Century loading in next match 🔥

— Anand Rathore (@anandRa26777282) July 9, 2023

It's called banter mate

— Aditya (@Avp_Mcfc) July 9, 2023

Yeah agreed , but also that this is not stopping anytime soon

— Powerplay (@Prathamvoraa) July 10, 2023

Just one of the challenges of playing in England.

— Kaustub Patel (@KaustubPatel7) July 10, 2023

It's just banter lol. That's what the home crowd is for. To motivate the home team and to demotivate the away team. This is nothing, you should see the crowds in the premier

— Bakri Player (@91_of_79) July 9, 2023

Worst worst

— feryy (@ffspari) July 9, 2023

Not likeable crowds+ players

— B. /🐦 2-1 #Aus (@mcg82__) July 9, 2023

🅱️loody 3️⃣nglih ©️rowd..🤢

— 🇮🇳ꪜ𝐢𝐧𝐨⁹⁶🚩 (@Vinod96s) July 9, 2023