Second Ashes Test, Lord's, 14-18 August.

[budgetmeansbudget]

That was in the area where Phil Hughes was hit, missed the helmet altogether.

Only way you can get him out is to kill him.

[alfie]

That was in the area where Phil Hughes was hit, missed the helmet altogether.

Only way you can get him out is to kill him.

Must admit my heart was in my mouth when he went down. Had to recall that horrible moment. Was a relief to see him stand up.

Reminds us that this game is inherently dangerous and why they wear the protective gear.

[yuppie]

Really nasty for Smith.

[yuppie]

Archer not bothered though, still pitching it short.

[alfie]

Heck of a spell from Archer. Seems to have got faster as he's gone on...looks much more menacing today with an older ball than he did yesterday.

New ball due now. And taken...fair enough. Though I thought Leach was looking quite likely that last over...

Really need to trim off the tail now.

[yuppie]

As fiery spell that has been seen in cricket for a while.

Does Smith have concussion, or have they taken him of to have a look.

Some supporters booing of an injured player? Surely not

[budgetmeansbudget]

Archer not bothered though, still pitching it short.

Fair play to keep pitching short, but I would have liked to have seen him go up to Smith as he walked off, and wish him well.

[budgetmeansbudget]

Didn't hit his head so won't be concussion.

[yuppie]

Didn't hit his head so won't be concussion.

Thats what i was wondering, because of the concussion rule.

Being hit on the neck i guess they might be also checking for clots?

[alfie]

As fiery spell that has been seen in cricket for a while.

Does Smith have concussion, or have they taken him of to have a look.

Some supporters booing of an injured player? Surely not

Did they boo ? Surely not indeed...this is Lord's , not the provinces... I didn't hear any such ; but I am a bit deaf.

They will have a good look at Smith . You don't take any chances with blows like that.

[sussexpob]

As fiery spell that has been seen in cricket for a while.

Does Smith have concussion, or have they taken him of to have a look.

Some supporters booing of an injured player? Surely not

Not watching, but the BBC tweet said he got a standing ovation

[budgetmeansbudget]

Yeah after Phil Hughes an upper neck injury is a concern.

[yuppie]

Thats what i thought, i could not hear booing. But there is some messages that there was.

[budgetmeansbudget]

I didn't hear any boos but I didn't see much compassion from the England players.

Butter had some initial concern but after that, not much.

I guess they really don't like him, and not just for his batting and his ball tampering.

[sussexpob]

Either way let's hope Smith is back at his crease soon, fingers crossed he hasn't coped a really bad one and isn't badly hurt. Best wishes to him, rather see him runs against us than going to hospital