Scott Morrison condemns English fans for booing Steve Smith during Ashes Test

Australian prime minister says it was ‘a foul’ for fans to jeer Smith after he was hit on the neck by a ball from Jofra Archer during the second Test at Lord’s

Australian prime minister Scott Morrison has weighed into the Ashes booing debate, calling it “a foul” for English fans to jeer Steve Smith, especially after he suffered a concussion during the second test at Lord’s.

Smith was withdrawn on Saturday by Australia’s team doctor after he was struck on the neck by a 92.4 mph delivery from fast bowler Jofra Archer, knocking him to the ground, and re-igniting the debate over head safety in cricket.

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