Steve Smith criticised for appearing to scuff Rishabh Pant’s guard in third Test

Steve Smith was criticised for an apparent incident in the third Test in Sydney (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)

Former Australia captain Steve Smith was branded “childish” after an incident during the final day of their drawn third Test against India in Sydney.

With India battling to save the match, Smith was filmed appearing to scuff away the guard mark made on the crease by Rishabh Pant – whose score of 97 helped his side to a memorable draw.