Published 21:35 IST, August 17th 2019

Harsha Bhogle compares Jofra Archer's bowling to 'unpinned grenades', as Archer's delivery leaves Smith injured

Steve Smith was forced to retire hurt after a lethal bouncer from his Rajasthan Royals team-mate Jofra Archer in the 71st over after being hit on the top of the neck by Archer's 92.4mph delivery.

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Steve Smith was forced to retire hurt after a lethal bouncer from his Rajasthan Royals team-mate Jofra Archer in 71st over. English players rushed towards him as soon as he went down after being hit on top of neck by Archer's 92.4mph delivery. ex-captain was on his feet after receiving medical treatment but decided to leave field for furr assessment. Aussie batsman showed great bravery and determination after being struck on elbow by Barbian pacer earlier.

Harsha Bhogle describes Jofra Archer's fiery pace

As Archer was bowling some thunderous deliveries, Harsha Bhogle came forward to talk about same in a series of tweets. 

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In his first tweet, ' Voice of Indian Cricket' took to social media and wrote 'If re is anyone who bowls a meaner, crueller, better disguised bouncer than Jofra Archer, he hasn't been seen yet.'

Re Bhogle's tweet here:

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58-year-old n wrote that Archer ambles in, never too far from a smile as he has w deceived two greats in Hashim Amla and Steve Smith with pace off track. He n ded that spell is one which one will forget and n said that test cricket is greatest examination in sport.

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In ar tweet, veteran commentator mentioned that 'Archer was bowling unpinned grenes at one end and Leach handpicked bouquets at or!'

Meanwhile, fans were very anyed with speedster's unsporting gesture after injuring Smith.

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Here are some of reactions:

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21:02 IST, August 17th 2019