Steve Smith angrily smashes bat after Jofra Archer's nasty bouncer in new Ashes 2019 video

Sports documentaries are getting increasingly popular as y allow fans to experience a sport just like ir favourite players do. In final months of 2019, it was anunced that Cricket Australia had a mini-documentary series made on its journey during memorable 2019 Ashes series in England. On Wednesday, furr foot from series was released and fans got to witness how Australian team felt when Steve Smith was hit on his head by a lethal Jofra Archer delivery.

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Steve Smith felled by Jofra Archer bouncer at Lord's

teaser documents moments when former Australia captain Steve Smith and Jofra Archer were facing each or in an intense battle during Lord's Test of 2019 Ashes. Archer's pace was very raw and Steve Smith, who was batting, proceeded with caution. Eventually, Smith got hit by a short ball on his arm and received medical attention. Smith continued to play on but it was very evident that his arms were t moving as freely. In a horrific turn of events, Smith was ducking in front of ar Jofra Archer bouncer when he was hit on his head. Smith immediately collapsed and put entire Aussie dressing room through a surge of scary emotions.

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Smith was taken off field under ICC's strict concussion laws but a few overs later, player was back on pitch as he tried to script a comeback for his country. Smith, however, fell to a plumb LBW and candid foot reveals how Smith re-entered Aussie dressing room and angrily smashed his bat on floor. dejected batsman n proceeded to sit down and reflect on his failure. entire bit also features inputs from head coach Justin Langer and Marnus Labuschagne, who served as Smith's concussion substitute. Labuschagne became cricket's first-ever concussion substitute in second innings of same Test.

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entire documentary series will document journey of Australian cricket to retain Ashes after 2018's Sandpaper-gate. Sacked captain Steve Smith made a comeback into team and so did former vice-captain David Warner. Australia ended up retaining Ashes after a very tight English summer. Steve Smith led with runs and vice-captain Pat Cummins led with ball.

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IPL 2020: Smith, Archer in same team

Luckily for Steve Smith, he will be leading Rajasthan Royals side in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020. Smith is set to be a certainty in line-up and would t have to face Jofra Archer's bowling atleast in this competition since Englishman is on same side. Smith, Archer, Ben Stokes and Jos Buttler are likely to be four foreign players to be in starting XI, making team stronger than last season.