Jofra Archer Speaks About Steve Smith

Jofra Archer Speaks About Steve Smith

Jofra Archer felt that Australia had become too confident in Headingley and that was the reason for his loss. The sense of rhythm also underscored that England was happy that their chance to win the Ashes was still alive. Hosts now have the confidence to make a difference.

"That's the thing never is complacent". "To be fair, 359 tracks is a lot of tracks. The crowd started to get on their backs too, I think they panicked a bit. They probably thought they would throw us if they got a few wickets at the beginning, but they didn't and I'm glad we resisted because the series isn't over and, in the next few games, I don't think they're I'm going to declare now”.

The 24-year-old said the defeat at Leeds would continue to haunt the Australians.

"If they have a chance, I don't think they will attack too much. If they draw the series, they always hold the ashes. They stayed on the field for a long time. They got to the second new ball and still couldn't get us out. All these mental facts should accompany them to the next game. "

With Steve Smith about to return for the Old Trafford test, fans will be delighted to witness the battle between the fit Australian batsman and Archer. Smith has already started the mind games by saying he has the advantage because of the matchmaker can't get him out to Lord's.

Continuing the joke, Archer says -

"Well, I can't get him out if he wasn't there. But he'll have plenty of time to get him out. I'm not saying I'm not going to get him out, but if we don't, there are 10 other people we can send back and if he's stuck out of 40, it won't help his team too much. He can't do it all himself. We want to win the game. I'm not here to compete with a man. I want to win the ashes. "

In a hard-fought encounter, England almost lost the game. But Nathan Lyon squandered a missed opportunity that gave the hosts considerable relief and a "second life."

"When Lyon escaped the race, you could hear a heartbeat in the dressing room. There were so many emotions flying around. When the scores were at the same level, it was just a great joy. At least we knew the series wasn't over," Archer revealed.

"He gave us a second life in this series. Everyone would love to win the World Cup and the Ashes, which is why there is no reason why we should not do it now. "

The two teams will face off at Old Trafford, Manchester, on 4 September, before meeting at The Oval for the final Test from 12 September.