Smith responds to Kohli send-off

Australia's Steve Smith says his interaction with the commentary team was not to blame for his dismissal against India in Tuesday night’s T20 international, adding that he believes the type of send-off he received from Virat Kohli is "not really on" once a batsman is dismissed.

Smith was caught by Kohli at cover during Australia's loss to India in Adelaide on Australia Day, moments after he'd been in conversation with Wide World of Sports commentators Mark Nicholas, Ian Healy and Mike Hussey.

Smith had been interacting with the commentary team throughout the over from Ravindra Jadeja, providing viewers with a first-hand account of the match and his feelings out in the middle.

But his dismissal led to an aggressive send-off from Kohli and criticism, mainly on social media, that the interaction with Nine had distracted Smith and played a role in him getting out.

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But the 26-year-old has taken full responsibility for losing his wicket, while he also added that Kohli's behaviour was uncalled for.

"No, it was on at the time but for me it was just a bad shot," Smith told Fox Sports on Wednesday night.

"I tried to chip one over the top for two rather than trying to hit him for four or six.

"So it was my fault and I've just got to be better next time.

"(Kohli) gets pretty emotional out there, doesn’t he?

"I don’t think you need to do that kind of thing when someone gets out.

"It’s fine to have a little bit of banter when you’re out in the field, but when someone’s out I don’t really think that’s really on."

Kohli is known as one of the most combative players in world cricket and has engaged in some light-hearted banter with Australian allrounder James Faulkner on more than one occasion on this tour.

Speaking last week, the Indian superstar says he doesn't walk out to bat with a specific plan to engage with the Australian players.

Quick Single: Kohli says Faulkner banter 'just for fun'

"I just like to make a bit of fun of any kind of argument out on the field," he said before the Australia Day clash.

"It's very different from the last few instances (in Australia); this time it's been more cheeky and fun statements rather than guys swearing at each other or using bad words. Which I think is fair enough on the field.

"People watching should have some fun as well when they're watching the game. I think it makes the sport more entertaining.

"There's no harm in having a little cheeky chat with your opponent sometimes."

Allan Border Medallist David Warner agreed with Smith that interacting with commentators out in the middle is a regular part of the modern game, saying it provides invaluable insight for the viewers at home.

"We’ve been doing that for the last couple of years and obviously it’s not in the interests of Channel 9 to disturb us when we’re out there and for us to be dismissed," Warner said.

"It’s upon us to be responsible and professional.

"It’s about entertainment. We’ve seen it during the BBL and we’ve done it plenty of times on Channel 9.

Quick Single: Warner plays down commentary influence

"It’s a great insight for people at home to understand how we deal with situations when we’re out there. For me, I’ve been doing it all the time and I feel no added pressure.

"It’s great that I can give people communication about what I’m actually trying to achieve out there in different situations."

Earlier on Tuesday, Southern Stars pair Alyssa Healy and Alex Blackwell had provided one of the highlights of their match against India by providing ball-by-ball commentary of the 18th over of their innings.

WATCH: Healy, Blackwell commentate their own carnage

The duo were both mic'd up and delivered first-hand commentary of the latter stages of the innings, with the pair adding 19 runs in that 18th over, including two sixes from Healy.

Melbourne Stars batsman Kevin Pietersen had also provided an entertaining insight when mic'd up during his superb innings against the Sydney Thunder during the group stages of BBL|05.

As far back as 2007, former wicketkeeper Adam Gilchrist commentated himself on the Nine Network hitting three sixes in an over during a T20 match against England at the SCG.