Smith returns to action for Australia

Steve Smith was back playing in his first match since being concussed by England fast bowler Jofra Archer as Australia faced Derbyshire on Thursday. But with Derbyshire captain Billy Godleman deciding to bat after winning the toss, Smith had to wait for his first innings since being hit on his unprotected neck during the drawn second Test at Lord's. Smith, felled by a 92 mph Archer bouncer, was ruled out of the rest of that match -- with concussion substitute Marnus Labuschagne taking his place -- and his injury meant he also missed England's dramatic one-wicket win in the third Test at Headingley that levelled the five-match Ashes series at 1-1.

Smith returns to action for Australia

Steve Smith was back playing in his first match since being concussed by England fast bowler Jofra Archer as Australia faced Derbyshire on Thursday. But with Derbyshire captain Billy Godleman deciding to bat after winning the toss, Smith had to wait for his first innings since being hit on his unprotected neck during the drawn second Test at Lords. Smith, felled by a 92 mph Archer bouncer, was ruled out of the rest of that match -- with concussion substitute Marnus Labuschagne taking his place -- and his injury meant he also missed Englands dramatic one-wicket win in the third Test at Headingley that levelled the five-match Ashes series at 1-1.