David Warner said that Jofra Archer is a world-class bowler and he used the conditions at Headingley on Thursday to its best and likened him to South Africa's Dale Steyn.
England pacer Jofra Archer, who is only playing his second Test, shined with a six-wicket haul as Marnus Labuschagne's heroics couldn't prevent the Australian collapse.
Steve Smith has been ruled out of the third Test at Headingley in Leeds with a concussion but Archer it seems is set to give the fans a glimpse of the unorthodox yet effective Smith in Leeds.
Marnus Labuschagne, who came in as Test cricket's first concussion substitute and impressed with the bat at Lord's, is all but sure to take Steve Smith's place in the playing XI.
The opener was hit by a throw-down from former England international Marcus Trescothick during practice, who is working with the team in a temporary capacity.
Jason Roy has scored just 40 runs in four innings in the ongoing series Ashes series against Australia at the top of the order.
Mitchell Starc has turned to 'Game of Thrones' to push his case for the Headingley Test after sitting out the first two games of the Ashes series.
Many fans offered him a standing ovation at Lord's for his brave efforts but an audible contingent booed at and jeered Smith both times, when he was withdrawn and when he returned.
With a turnaround time of three days between the two Tests, it was always going to be a tough one for Smith to be ready in time and recover from concussion.
Australia's legendary cricketer Glenn McGrath has given his opinion on Jofra Archer's bowling in his debut Test in the ongoing Ashes series.
Australian batsman Steve Smith has been ruled out of the third Ashes hit, following a concussion-injury during the fourth day of second Test.
Some have compared Archer's debut to Shane Warne's Ashes debut in 1993, when the Australia legspinner delivered the so-called "Ball of the Century" to flummox Mike Gatting.
Akhtar also feels that Ashes, which is currently 1-0 in favour of Australia, would now take a turn with Archer's inclusion into the England lineup.
Smith complained of headaches on Saturday and was ruled out of the remainder of the 2nd Test on Sunday after displaying concussion symptoms.
James Anderson could not make it to the mix but the England management will monitor the ace pacer on an ongoing basis.
Australian PM further termed Smith "a champion" and said he is expecting the 30-year-old to answer his "hecklers" with bat and ball in hand to bring home the Ashes.
Archer lighted up Lord's on his Test debut with some hostile fast bowling. He took five wickets across two innings and peppered the Australian batsmen with short deliveries that clattered against their helmets and bodies.
Steve Smith was ruled out of the final day of the Ashes Test with a concussion, and Tim Paine said that it was too early to make a call on his participation in the Headingley Test.
The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) have ejected one of the members of Lord's after he sledged Steve Smith as the batsman walked back to the pavilion, scoring 92 in the first innings.
After a thrilling game at Lord's which saw Australia holding England out for a draw, former Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly praised the quality of cricket between both the sides.
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