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6 Things you missed | From Ben Stokes' nerves of steel to Jofra Archer giving concussion to 'concussion substitute'

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BySoumil Khare, SportsCafe Editor

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We want to inform you that you've missed some amazing incidents from second Test as half of you lost interest because it was a sure draw and half of you didn't watch it because Steve Smith was ruled out of the game. So we have compiled a list of incidents that'll complete your doze of entertainment.

Archer giving concussions to concussion substitute!

Yesterday, Jofra Archer floored Steve Smith with a ferocious bouncer which hit him on the neck and today, before the start of the game, Cricket Australia announced Marnus Labuschagne as a concussion substitute for the former Aussie skipper. Jofra Archer being Jofra Archer hit Labuschagne too with a lightning fast bouncer. 

Brilliant piece of fielding by Wade!

Ben Stokes pulled it over point as he decided to accelerate the run rate in the last five overs before declaring the innings. The ball spun in front of Mathew Wade who was fielding in the deep and Wade showed quick reflexes to stop the boundary.

Tell us where it hit you, Stokes!

In the 66th over of England’s 2nd innings, Ben Stokes attempted a pull shot off Hazlewood’s quick delivery but was beaten by the pace. It hit him where it hurts the most but Ben Stokes continued and went on to score a century.

Too boring without Steve Smith!

These expressions from member’s pavilion clearly tell how hard it is to watch Australia batting without the best Test batsman.

DRS Malfunction!

In the 58th over, Nathan Lyon trapped Ben Stokes in front of the wickets and Aussies started appealing for plumb but the umpire wasn’t convinced with that. Tim Paine decided to review and it turned out to be a funny one as ball tracking got stuck midway and became unresponsive.  

The temporary captain is quite there!

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