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Marcus Harris did leg-glance a stray Archer delivery for four and edged him short of Ben Stokes at third slip for another, far less convincing boundary. But Jofra Archer, bowling from around the wicket, squared him up with an 87.3 mph delivery that saw Harris get a thin edge through to wicket-keeeper Jonny Bairstow -- like Root appearing on his home ground. (Photo: ICC/Twitter)

Ashes 2019: Jofra Archer dismisses Marcus Harris before rain stops play in 3rd Ashes Test

Jofra Archer dismissed recalled Australia opener Marcus Harris on the first day of the third Test at Headingley on Thursday.

22 Aug 2019 6:18 PM

Left-handed Cosgrove didn’t leave the bouncer delivery, but instead, he played the bouncer with his helmet as the ball went to the first slip. (Photo: Instagram/Screengrab)

Kevin Pietersen posts video, says this method will help Aussies to encounter Archer’s bouncer

The video, which was shared by Pietersen, showed Leicestershire’s batsman Mark Cosgrove attempting a bouncer with his helmet intentionally.

22 Aug 2019 5:18 PM

Smith marked his return to Test cricket after a 12-month ball-tampering ban with innings of 144 and 142 during Australia's 251-run win in the first Test at Edgbaston that put his side 1-0 up. (Photo: AFP)

Ashes 2019: Root urges England to take advantage of Smith absence in third Test

Smith suffered delayed concussion symptoms after being hit on his neck by a 92mph bouncer from England fast bowler Jofra Archer.

22 Aug 2019 8:59 AM

World Cup winner Jason Roy was assessed after taking the blow and was able to continue batting. (Photo:AFP)

Jason Roy passes concussion test, set to play third Ashes Test

The 29-year-old opener was struck by a throw-down from ex-England player Marcus Trescothick.

21 Aug 2019 8:30 PM

Steve Smith suffered a delayed concussion after being hit on the neck and was later ruled out of the third match starting at Headingley in Leeds on Thursday. Labuschagne, who replaced Smith as test cricket’s first concussion substitution, was struck on the protective face grill of his helmet on his second ball. (Photo:AFP)

'We’re here to win Ashes, not to see how many helmets we can hit': Justin Langer

Langer said Australia, who lead the five-match series 1-0, would not alter their strategy in response.

21 Aug 2019 6:55 PM

His absence from the third Test at Headingley starting Thursday leaves Australia with a huge hole to fill. (Photo: AFP)

Australia rule out bouncer battle despite Smith blow

Star batsman Smith suffered delayed concussion symptoms after being hit on his neck by a 92 mph bouncer by England fast bowler Jofra Archer.

21 Aug 2019 10:19 AM

Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar has labelled England's Jofra Archer as an exciting talent but believes that since the bowler can be prone to injury, his workload needs to be managed. (Photo:AFP)

Jofra Archer’s an exciting talent, his workload needs to be managed: Shoaib Akhtar

Australia has a 1-0 lead in the Ashes and the team will take on England in the third Test at Headingley from August 22.

20 Aug 2019 6:30 PM

Jofra Archer smiles as Cameron Bancroft after getting dismissed by Jofra Archer. (Photo: AFP)

'Frightening' Jofra Archer won't slow down against Australia says Ben Stokes

World Cup-winning fast bowler Archer produced a hostile and compelling display on debut as the rain-affected second Test ended in a draw.

20 Aug 2019 4:33 PM

Smith received a standing ovation for a fighting 92 at Lord’s despite being struck on the neck by a Jofra Archer bouncer. (Photo: AFP)

UK sports minister tells England fans to stop booing Steve Smith

Smith and David Warner served 12-month bans for their roles in the scandal during the test series in South Africa last year.

20 Aug 2019 3:54 PM

Smith suffered concussion when he was felled by a Jofra Archer bouncer on Saturday in the first innings of the second Test at Lord's. (Photo: AFP)

Ashes 2019: Steve Smith ruled out of third Test

Steve Smith has scored two centuries and 92 in his three innings in the first two Tests.

20 Aug 2019 3:32 PM

Labuschagne came into the Australia team on the fifth day of the second Test against England at Lord's after Steve Smith was diagnosed with a delayed concussion. (Photo: AFP)

Marnus Labuschagne rides emotional rollercoaster as Ashes 2019 super sub

Labuschagne batted with enough resolve and poise to justify a place in the Australia side when the third Test begins on Thursday.

20 Aug 2019 12:53 PM

Australia are still on a 1-0 lead in the Ashes as they registered a massive 251-run victory in the first Ashes Test. (Photo: AP)

England opt for same 12-man squad for third Ashes Test

The same team means pacer James Anderson is will not be featuring in the third Test match.

19 Aug 2019 5:33 PM

Four wickets after tea gave England hope of what would have been a stunning win. (Photo: AP)

Ashes 2019: England and Australia draw second Test

Australia set an unlikely 267 to win in a minimum of 48 overs after England captain Joe Root's declaration.

19 Aug 2019 9:38 AM

England now has a lead of eight runs over Australia for their second innings. (Photo:AFP)

Australia all out for 250 as Smith misses out on century

Earlier, Smith was injured by a bouncer from Jofra Archer and had to go back to the pavilion retired hurt.

17 Aug 2019 9:04 PM

Steve Smith is once again proving to be the only impressionable player for Australia. He brought up his 25th Test fifty off 107 balls. (Photo: AFP)

Ashes 2019: Smith and Paine frustrate England after early Wade wicket

After an early Matthew Wade wicket, everyone thought that it would trigger an Australian collapse.

17 Aug 2019 6:06 PM

England fast bowler Jofra marked his Test debut with a wicket as Australia suffered a top-order collapse at Lord's on Friday. (Photo:AFP)

Ashes 2019: Jofra Archer strikes as Australia slump to 80-4 in second Ashes Test

Australia lost three wickets for 11 runs on the way to reaching 80-4 when rain forced an early lunch on the third day of the second Test.

16 Aug 2019 8:17 PM

David Warner only managed to score three runs off 17 balls before Stuart Broad got hold of him. (Photo:AP)

‘David Warner missed scoring opportunities’: Ricky Ponting

Ponting believes that Warner needs to 'free himself' in the mind.

16 Aug 2019 4:44 PM

Australia would start day 3 at 30/1, still trailing England by 228 runs. (Photo: AFP)

Ashes 2019: Australia end day 2 at 30/1 after bundling out England

Cummins, Hazelwood and Nathan Lyon scalped three wickets each for Australia.

16 Aug 2019 8:19 AM

JOsh Hazlewood appeals against Jason Roy. (Photo:AFP)

Australia bowl against England in second Ashes Test

Australia captain Tim Paine won the toss and decided to bowl in the rain-delayed second Ashes Test at Lord's on Thursday.

15 Aug 2019 5:58 PM

England are set give a Test debut at Lord's to World Cup-winning fast bowler Jofra Archer. Steve Smith returned to Test cricket following a 12-month ban for his role in a ball-tampering scandal with innings of 144 and 142 as Australia beat England by 251 runs in the Ashes opener at Edgbaston last week. (Photo:ANI/AFP)

Andrew Strauss tells England to be patient in pursuit of Steve Smith wicket

Smith has scored five centuries in his past six Ashes Tests, averaging 139.

14 Aug 2019 9:14 PM

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