England's fast bowling debutant Jofra Archer produced a spell that was 'exciting and terrifying', says BBC cricket correspondent Jonathan Agnew.
Intimidation is part of the game. When the ball is whizzing around noses at speeds in excess of 90mph, it separates the men from the boys.It makes for compelling viewing, but at the same time we are hoping and praying that a batsman doesn't get hurt.
And, not only is the batsman trying to avoid being hit, he is also trying to keep his wicket intact. The fastest bowlers can make a player do strange things, play shots they wouldn't usually play. One tiny incorrect movement, one slight miscalculation, and your innings is over. For Archer, this was a day when we really learned what the hype was all about. Yes, he had a very good World Cup, but England were a fine one-day side before he arrived.
Smith had already been struck on the arm by Archer when he was hit by this brutal short ball from the England fast bowler Now, word will get around. His reputation will spread. Batsmen will not relish facing him, which sometimes can be half the battle won for the bowler. This is what Ashes cricket is all about. You want the teams going full throttle at each other. That doesn't mean the cricket has to be bad tempered - you don't want verbal insults or threats flying around - but you do want to see both teams fired up.
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