Tempers flare after Smith and Archer exchange words, have a go at each other

Shortly before Australia's eventual victory in Brisbane, Steve Smith and Jofra Archer were involved in a heated verbal altercation.

It was pure blockbuster viewing at the Gabba in Brisbane on Day 4 of the second Ashes Test between Australia and England. The hosts gained a 2-0 lead in the five-match series after Steve Smith and Jake Weatherald overhauled the target of 65 as Australia registered an emphatic eight-wicket win on Sunday. However, shortly before the hosts' eventual victory, tempers flared between Australia's stand-in captain Steve Smith and England tearaway quick Jofra Archer.

The duo became involved in a heated verbal altercation during the final session on Day 4, and neither of them was willing to back down. However, it needs to be noted that the battle was eventually won by