England's Ben Stokes has told Australia to expect more bouncers from Jofra Archer in the remainder of the Ashes.
"It's part of the game and a big part of Jofra's game, being aggressive, not letting batsmen settle," said Stokes.
World Cup-winning fast bowler Archer produced a hostile and compelling display on debut as the rain-affected second Test ended in a draw at Lord's on Sunday.
Not only did he take five wickets, he repeatedly unsettled Australia with a short-pitched balls. The 92mph bouncer that hit Steve Smith on the neck forced the star batsman to miss the last day with concussion.
"When someone takes a nasty blow no bowler is going to say 'I'm not going to bowl that again because I don't want to hit them again'," Stokes, a lively seam bowler, added.
"The concern is always there when someone takes it, but next ball, when you get back to the mark, it's 'I'm going to keep doing it'."
"The sky is the limit for him and he's a great addition to our Test team."
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