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The pair’s bitter rivalry flared up again during the recent Brisbane Test, where Smith gave Australia a 2-0 series lead.
A tense exchange unfolded on the final day at the Gabba, with verbal exchanges between the two players when Archer bowled the ball at a speed in excess of 93 mph. However, it was Smith who had the last words, hitting the fast bowler for a six before scoring the winning run off Gus Atkinson.
This latest encounter means Archer has now bowled 220 balls without taking his wicket to Smith in Test cricket – a record for any bowler against the Australian batsman, although this does not include the brutal bouncer that forced Smith to retire hurt due to injury at Lord’s in 2019.
With fans eager for another clash between the former Rajasthan Royals teammates in the third Test in Adelaide, Paine gave his unequivocal support to Smith.
Paine said, “There is a lot of ruckus from Big Jeff at the moment. Steve Smith is winning that battle easily.”
He added, “It’s a really important fight for the rest of the Ashes series. (At the moment) it’s another fight that Smithy has won, so he continues to build on his record against them.”
Paine, a veteran of Australia’s 2016/17 Ashes win and captain during the 2019 2-2 draw, believes the upcoming Adelaide Test presents a real opportunity. England To prevent series-ending defeat.
The Adelaide Oval is renowned as one of Australia’s premier batting surfaces, with short boundaries that could support England’s aggressive approach, potentially ending up with the bowler-friendly conditions seen so far.
Paine commented, “I think if England get it right, they will be really dangerous.” “I don’t think there is any wicket and ground in the country that is more suitable for them, so it will be a fascinating Test match.”
Despite his national allegiance, Paine expressed admiration for England’s style: “Like most Australians, I don’t mind messing with them, but I enjoy watching them play.
“It hasn’t worked out for them in Australia yet, but I really enjoy what they’re trying to do and the mentality that’s freeing players to play their best.”
He concluded, “Even if the Test matches have been quick, they have been thoroughly entertaining, sometimes even humorous, depending on who you support.”