Joe Root, the England captain, believes that Jofra Archer's addition to the bowling attack has "potentially" changed the course of the Ashes, after another sustained and dramatic display of hostile fast bowling almost inspired England to a remarkable final-day Test victory at Lord's.
Less than 24 hours after unleashing a shattering bouncer to Steven Smith in Australia's first innings, Archer almost repeated the dose with his second delivery to Smith's concussion replacement, Marnus Labuschagne, which struck the newly included batsman flush on the visor at more than 91mph.
Less than 24 hours after unleashing a shattering bouncer to Steven Smith in Australia's first innings, Archer almost repeated the dose with his second delivery to Smith's concussion replacement, Marnus Labuschagne, which struck the newly included batsman flush on the visor at more than 91mph.