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England can still be ‘really dangerous’ in Ashes, claims former Australia captain

England have been described as ‘really dangerous’ despite falling 2-0 behind in the Ashes (Robbie Stephenson/PA) — England have been described as ‘really dangerous’ despite falling 2-0 behind in the Ashes (Robbie Stephenson/PA) (PA Wire)

Tim Paine, Australia's former captain, asserted that Steve Smith is decisively winning his personal Ashes duel against Jofra Archer.
The rivalry flared up during the second Ashes Test in Brisbane, where Smith guided Australia to a 2-0 series lead after a tense exchange with Archer.
Smith hooked Archer for six, extending Archer's record to 220 balls bowled to Smith in Test cricket without taking his wicket.
Paine believes the upcoming third Test in Adelaide offers England a genuine opportunity to prevent a series-clinching defeat, given the batting-friendly conditions, and said Ben Stokes’s side remains “really dangerous”.
Despite his national allegiance, Paine expressed admiration for England's aggressive playing style, finding their matches thoroughly entertaining.

Ex-Australia captain drops verdict on Jofra Archer and Steve Smith’s Ashes battle — In full