New Delhi, Aug. 13 -- Australia batter Steve Smith has admitted that he was lucky enough not to be dismissed early in his team's first innings on day one of the first Test against Bangladesh in Darwin on Thursday.

Steve Smith was batting on seven in the 21st over of the Australian innings when pacer Ebadot Hussain delivered a full-length ball wide of off stump, leading Smith to go for a tentative poke. As the ball went through to wicketkeeper Litton Das, Bangladesh appealed for a caught behind.

However, the umpire ruled it not out. Bangladesh opted for the DRS, and as soon as they did, Smith started walking back, believing he was out. However, there wasn't any major spike as the ball passed the bat, and Smith was deemed to be not out. ...