Cheteshwar Pujara Exposes Steve Smith And Australia's Cheap Tactics In Brain Fade

Cheteshwar Pujara exposes Steve Smith. [Source - X.com]Who doesn’t remember India’s iconic Test series against Australia in 2017? Particularly the second Test at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium which saw India defend 188 successfully, winning by 75 runs.It was a high-octane battle packed with drama, intensity and thrilling duels throughout with both India and Australia going toe-to-toe in Bengaluru, but one particular moment saw Australia cross the line and remains etched in every cricket fan’s memory. When Steve Smith and Australia Cheated While Using DRS in Bengaluru 2017 TestIn the Bengaluru Test, Steve Smith was given out LBW by Umesh Yadav in the fourth innings chase, but instead of asking for a DRS review, the Australian captain looked towards the dressing room. Peter Handscomb was at the non-striker’s end during the incident.Smith appeared to seek guidance on whether Australia should take the DRS, prompting Virat Kohli and the Indian players to object. The umpire intervened, and Smith eventually admitted his actions were a “brain fade” after the heated controversy.The incident became one of the biggest talking points of the series, with India accusing Australia of using unfair methods. The controversy over Australia’s cheap tactics remains remembered today, especially after Smith’s unusual attempt to seek outside help.Cheteshwar Pujara Reveals What Really Happened During Steve Smith’s Brain FadeFast forward to 2026, Cheteshwar Pujara, the former Indian cricketer who was part of the Bengaluru Test when Steve Smith’s brain fade controversy unfolded, has now made a fresh revelation about what really happened during the infamous incident.Speaking to renowned commentator Aakash Chopra in Baith And Bol in association with CREX, Pujara revealed that Australia’s dressing room was using the live feed to help their players on the field make DRS calls."Every time you looked at their [Australia] DRS decisions, they were spot on. They knew whether they had to take it or not. Until then, none of us Indian players were aware that Australia had a live feed in their dressing room," Cheteshwar Pujara said.Also Read: 5 Times David Warner Became Cricket’s Biggest Talking Point For Wrong ReasonsSteve Smith And Australia Used Live Feed For DRS Calls In Brain Fade SagaPujara further added how Australian players would secretly look towards their dressing room just before deciding whether to take the DRS, suggesting they were seeking information from the live feed."Normally, the dressing-room feed is delayed, but they had a live feed ready. So, they used to sneak a look towards the dressing room so that nobody would catch them, and then make the call on whether to take the DRS or not,” Cheteshwar Pujara added. Watch the video below:Pujara’s Revelation Adds Another Chapter To Australia’s Controversial PastAustralia have always prided themselves on playing hard, but Pujara’s revelation raises questions about where that line was drawn. The Bengaluru brain-fade controversy against India showed another side of Australia’s competitive approach.From the Bengaluru controversy to Sandpaper Gate in South Africa, Australia’s cricketing reputation will always carry the dent left by such cheap tactics. Cheteshwar Pujara's revelation only adds another controversial chapter to that history.Also Read: India vs Pakistan New Match Announced In Dubai, All Senior Players To Play