Published 17:22 IST, September 14th 2019
Jofra Archer says Steve Smith 'literally cannot get out', explains why
Jofra Archer stood tall on Day two of the fifth Ashes test as he grabbed six wickets to reduce Australia to 225 runs, giving England a lead of 60 odd runs.
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Jofra Archer stood tall on Day two of fifth Ashes test as he grabbed six wickets to reduce Australia to 225 runs, giving England a le of 60 odd runs in second innings. Steve Smith continued to be only ray of light for Australia as side witnessed yet ar collapse in ir top-order. Smith-Archer rivalry began in second Test when Smith was floored by Archer with a short ball following which he was ruled out for third Test due to a delayed concussion. Throughout series, both players have embraced and enjoyed challenges put forth by each or. However, most England players find one thing about Steve Smith most frustrating and that is way to get him out.
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Jofra Archer says Steve Smith is impossible to dismiss
Jofra Archer has been kwn as soothsayer ever since his predictions for Super Over in controversial World Cup final came true. Young Jofra Archer has enjoyed his maiden Ashes tournament, as he has left Australian batsmen rattled in ir crease. Having bowled to Steve Smith for over three matches, Jofra Archer has realized that it was never to get Steve Smith out that easily. Talking at press briefing at end of day's play, Jofra Archer revealed that Steve Smith 'literally cant get out'. star Australian batsman was trapped by an leg-before--wicket from Chris Woakes on 80 runs, finally giving England side a huge relief. Jofra Archer also attempted to predict that Steve Smith was unsettled in fifth match as Archer took to observe that he was t in his rmal composure. Reacting to a comment from one of journalists at briefing, Archer said that he guessed that Steve Smith was t well and hence was t in a dominating position while he was in crease. Furr, Jofra Archer went on to say that Steve Smith was very lucky as all ball he hit in air landed in -man's land, thus extending his glorious form. See Archer's comments here:
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Steve Smith unfazed by on-field banter
Smith said he was able to shut out pressures and focus on job in hand despite weight of expectation on his shoulders. "I just sort of do my thing and what people say it doesn't really bor me, it's just each time I go out to middle I love batting and I just want to bat and score runs and help out team," he said. "People can say whatever y like, nice things, b things, whatever. It really doesn't bor me." 30-year-old, lbw to Chris Woakes, was disappointed t to reach his fourth century of a stellar series on Friday but said he h struggled with "flu" during his innings.
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Jofra Archer shines on Day one
England paceman Archer took six wickets to put his side in driving seat and Smith was asked wher a great rivalry could develop between pair. But Australian said it was too soon to tell. "Who kws? When's next Ashes series? I don't even kw," he said. "Will I still be playing? I'm t sure. Who kws answer to that? We'll see. "He's a quality performer. He's got two five-fors in four Test matches (Archer has twice taken six wickets in an innings) and you don't get guys bowling 90 miles an hour growing on trees and with skillset he's got. "He's a terrific bowler and re's doubt that he'll gain a lot of confidence from his first Test series." Australia, 2-1 up, have alrey retained Ashes urn but are aiming to win ir first Test series in England since 2001. England le by 78 runs with 10 second-innings wickets remaining.
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16:38 IST, September 14th 2019