Steve Smith walks off the field to a standing ovation, after being hit by Jofra Archer's lethal delivery

Steve Smith showed why he is arguably best Test batsman of this generation as he played a splendid kck against arch-rivals England in second Test match at Lord's. former skipper h scored a century each in both innings of previous game as Australia registered a mammoth 251-run win and drew first blood.  Smith walked in to bat at 11/1 when opener David Warner was dismissed cheaply and was n involved in a 49-run second-wicket stand with Colin Bancroft. swashbuckling batsman stood like a wall when odds were against his side i.e. when wickets were falling at or end. His patience bore fruits as he scored yet ar half-century. This was Smith's 25th Test fifty. 

Just when it looked like he would take his side to a commanding position and also save Test match, his stay at crease was cut short. , he was t dismissed but here's what h actually happened. 

Smith leaves field after being hit by Jofra Archer's lethal bouncer

Steve Smith was all set for a big score as he was going really well. However, on individual score of 80, he 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.

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According to reports of a sports analyst, Jofra Archer's aver speed in that last over was 149.34kph or 92.79mph which is  fastest over by an English Test bowler where data is available.

Here's how Smith's stay in middle came to an end for moment:

fans showed ir sympathy towards batsman and also wished him a speedy recovery.

England Cricket posted a video of fans applauding Smith as he walked back to pavilion after soldiering on for Aussies.

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