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. The English players rushed towards him as soon as he went down after being hit on the top of the neck by Archer's 92.4mph delivery. The ex-captain was on his feet after receiving medical treatment but decided to leave the field for further assessment. The Aussie batsman showed great bravery and determination after being struck on the elbow by the Barbadian pacer earlier. Harsha Bhogle describes Jofra Archer's fiery pace As Archer was bowling some thunderous deliveries, Harsha Bhogle came forward to talk about the same in a series of tweets. In his first tweet, 'The Voice of Indian Cricket' took to social media and wrote 'If there is anyone who bowls a meaner, crueller, better disguised bouncer than Jofra Archer, he hasn't been seen yet.' Read Bhogle's tweet here: If there is anyone who bowls a meaner, crueller, better disguised bouncer than Jofra Archer, he hasn't been seen yet. — Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) August 17, 2019 WATCH: Steve Smith Walks Off The Field To A Standing Ovation, After Being Hit By Jofra Archer's Lethal Delivery The 58-year-old then wrote that Archer ambles in, never too far from a smile as he has now deceived two greats in Hashim Amla and Steve Smith with pace off the track. He then added that the spell is one which no one will forget and then said that test cricket is the greatest examination in sport. Archer ambles in, never too far from a smile, and he has now deceived two greats in Amla and Smith, with pace off the track. That spell is one you will never forget. And it tells you why test cricket is the greatest examination in sport. — Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) August 17, 2019 In another tweet, the veteran commentator mentioned that 'Archer was bowling unpinned grenades at one end and Leach handpicked bouquets at the other!' Archer was bowling unpinned grenades at one end and Leach handpicked bouquets at the other! — Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) August 17, 2019 Meanwhile, the fans were very annoyed with the speedster's unsporting gesture after injuring Smith. Here are some of the reactions: See this archer and Butler are laughing seeing steve smith in pain #ENGvAUS pic.twitter.com/d5JgrQX0oJ — AO (@AO3100) August 17, 2019 After seeing what occurred to Phillip Hughes, the look of Jofra Archer laughing at a batsmen in agony after a hit to the head, is as bad as it gets #ashes — Rohanct (@RohanCT) August 17, 2019 You CANNOT laugh when you hit someone in the head. — Ronald (@iamron37) August 17, 2019 If there is anyone who bowls a meaner, crueller, better disguised bouncer than Jofra Archer, and shows no concern for a batsman he hits on the head, he hasn't been seen yet. — Arthur hodgson (@ArthuHodgson) August 17, 2019 Great to bowl a good intimidating fast ball, but if you hit someone flush in the head, would be nice to show a bit of concern. — Sandy H (@H19Sandus) August 17, 2019 READ: Ashes 2019: Steve Smith Breaks Yet Another Record As He Plays Guardian Angel For Australia

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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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