Australia's Steve Smith retires hurt after being struck by England's Jofra Archer - then returns before falling for 92 in the second Ashes Test.
Smith retires hurt after being struck on the neck by Archer
He passed medical assessments and resumed 40 minutes later but was clearly unsettled, playing an expansive heave at the second ball he faced. During his prolific run-scoring, England have struggled to unsettle Smith, but have not before had the kind of pace possessed by debutant Archer at their disposal.In clear discomfort, Smith had his forearm taped and covered it with an armguard, but was uncertain against Archer from then on.
After he was hurt, he was applauded when he rose to his feet and given a standing ovation as he made his way back to the pavilion.
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