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Archer’s Fury and England’s Ashes Problem
17 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Steve Smith taunted Jofra Archer after winning the second Ashes Test.
- England replaced Gus Atkinson with Josh Tongue for the third Test.
- Australia leads the Ashes series 2-0 against England.
Steve Smith's verbal exchange with Jofra Archer, captured by a stump microphone, added spice to Australia's second Ashes Test victory. Smith's taunt, "Bowl fast when there's nothing going on, champion," came after a late surge that sealed England's defeat, leaving Australia with a commanding 2-0 series lead.
England faces a critical juncture in the third Test at Adelaide, with Josh Tongue replacing Gus Atkinson. The tourists' bowling performance in the first innings was criticized as their worst in years, highlighting the need for increased intensity and sharper execution with both bat and ball.
As England confronts a "point of no return" at 2-0 down, the team is urged to show resilience and streetwise play. While hope remains, particularly on the Adelaide pitch suited to aggressive tactics, England must seize key moments and demonstrate greater ruthlessness to challenge Australia's dominance.
