Cricket Australia have released stunning footage of the aftermath of Steve Smith's frightening hit during the Ashes, detailing the shock that swept through the Australian camp as he lay stricken on the middle of Lord's.

Viewers are given extraordinary access inside the Australian dressing room during Smith's pulsating duel with England speedster Jofra Archer in the second Test, including the distressing scenes after the batsman is felled and the moment he walks back into the pavilion. It also shows an inconsolable Smith sitting with his head in his hands after being dismissed at a key moment in the game.

The vision is from the docuseries "The Test: A New Era for Australia's Team" filmed by CA and to be streamed on Amazon in March. It is an eight-part series which tracked the Australian side from last summer's Test series against India to the World Cup and their successful campaign to retain the urn in England.

For many Australian fans, Smith's hit brought back memories of Phillip Hughes's tragic death in 2014 after being knocked unconscious by a short ball during a Sheffield Shield game. It provides context to the reactions from players and support staff.