Australia's stand-in captain Steve Smith has addressed a heated confrontation with England fast bowler Jofra Archer during the closing session at the Gabba. The visitors required the hosts to be dismissed for fewer than 64 runs, but Australia cruised to victory with Smith sealing the win for the second consecutive Test. Smith strode to the crease with Australia on 41-2 and demolished England's bowling attack, compiling an explosive 23 from merely nine balls.

His onslaught included two massive sixes and two boundaries, with Archer bearing the brunt as Smith plundered 15 runs from just five deliveries. The confrontation happened during a fierce over at the Gabba when the pair became embroiled in a tense exchange. Archer appeared furious after Smith dispatched him to the rope for four. T

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