Former Australia captain Steve Smith recently responded to a tweet claiming that he was "terrorised" by England's Jofra Archer during the 2019 Ashes series. The tweet, posted by 'Code Cricket,' suggested that Smith and his teammates could now breathe a sigh of relief as Archer had been ruled out of the upcoming Ashes series. Smith's reply to the tweet was nothing short of fierce, as he threw some hard-hitting facts back at the Twitter page.
In his response, Smith questioned the notion of being terrorised by Archer, asking for a reminder of when he was actually dismissed by the England paceman. This sharp comeback from Smith sent social media into a frenzy and earned him praise for his swag and for "owning England" off the field. Smith's words resonated with fans who were quick to point out his phenomenal Ashes record against England.
Here's Smith's response to 'terrorised by Archer' article:
Terrorised? 🤔 remind me when I was dismissed by him….
— Steve Smith (@stevesmith49) May 16, 2023
Smith's statistics speak for themselves, as he has amassed a remarkable 3044 runs against Australia's oldest rivals at an impressive average of 59.68, including 11 centuries. His performance during the 2019 Ashes was particularly legendary, as he piled up a staggering 744 runs, drawing comparisons to the great Don Bradman. Smith's exploits in that series shattered several records, making him the highest scorer in a Test series this century.
By questioning the claim of being terrorised by Archer, Steve Smith not only defended himself but also reinforced his reputation as one of the finest batsmen of his generation. His confident response showcased his unwavering belief in his abilities and his determination to set the record straight. Smith's impact both on and off the field continues to captivate cricket enthusiasts, and his comments on the Twitter post only added to his allure.
Steve Smith's scathing reply to a tweet claiming he was terrorised by Jofra Archer during the 2019 Ashes series garnered immense attention and praise. His exceptional record against England and his fearless response on social media further cemented his status as a cricketing icon.
Here's how the rest of Twitter reacted:
Breath a sigh of relief…. He averaged 110 in that series 😂😂.
— Nick Jamieson (@Njjamieson) May 16, 2023
this is what ‘terrorising’ opposing batsmen look like ! pic.twitter.com/sYWIkcmM0s
— darshan (@darshann10_) May 16, 2023
Jofra be like.. pic.twitter.com/EbJ7WKfpQu
— Umesh Sawant (@Umsawant) May 16, 2023
Jofra archer is so overhyped. Has played only a handful of test matches and England have made him a legend. That's just low standards. Steve Smith is a actually one of the greats in current era.
— Dhiman Choudhury (@02fb423639f5441) May 17, 2023
England want to bring the boundaries in to the minimum allowable length and suddenly their fastest, loosest pace bowler is "injured" and out of the series 🤔
— Miked (@hynz_e) May 17, 2023
You guys just drew the series just because of an umpiring error and today you say he terrorised? Trash tweet
— Hrithik (@Hrithik7508) May 16, 2023