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Archer made an immediate mark in his first IPL season, finishing with 15 wickets. Given that he bowled largely in the slog overs, his economy was excellent. Apart from being able to bowl the yorker at will.
Archer can also bowl a hefty ball and will undoubtedly be one of the Royals’ key weapons in 2019. Wherever he has played, his batting has been underutilized, and it won’t be long before he reveals the explosive side of his game, which he is certainly capable of.
Mumbai Indians‘ “BIG GAMBLE” in the IPL Auction on Jofra Archer appears to have paid off.
The England and Wales Cricket Board is likely to reconsider its decision not to allow Jofra Archer to compete in the IPL 2022.
Archer has undergone scans on his elbow once more, with very encouraging findings. According to reports in a few UK newspapers, the ECB may reconsider their decision next month and allow Archer to play in a few IPL 2022 matches, though this is still a long shot.
MI paid a whopping 8 crore for Archer at the auction. The 26-year-old was chosen based on his availability in the 2023 and 2024 seasons.
The ECB has been adamant that Archer will not be able to play in the IPL this season.
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They’re wary of sending a centrally contracted player like Archer to the IPL to make his comeback. Ashley Giles, the former England director of cricket, thwarted such a scenario.
According to The Daily Telegraph, the matter may be revisited next month.
According to the newspaper, the ECB would not rush Archer back for the test matches this year, but a T20 return is a possibility. Archer might also appear in The Hundred and be given a few IPL games, according to the source.
Archer is already working with his England teammates and may travel to the Caribbean with them.
‘‘Right now, I can do everything but it’s small steps,’’ he said.
‘‘I have no idea when I will be playing matches, I am just trying to build up and it’s all about what I can tolerate at any given time.’’
Since the start of 2020, Archer has only appeared in six of England’s 26 Test matches.
He has not represented his country in any format since the T20 series in India last March.
Nita Ambani on Jofra Archer
The Mumbai Indians are unconcerned about Archer’s availability for the IPL 2022 season. Archer, according to its promoters, is a LONG TERM INVESTMENT.
Owner Nita Ambani claimed the Mumbai Indians “always have a short-term goal and a long-term vision. After the franchise spent Rs 8 crore on Jofra Archer, a stunning figure considering the bowler is unlikely to be ready for the 2022 season.
“Mumbai Indians always have a short-term goal and a long-term vision. Some of the players that we buy are also meant for long-term vision.
‘‘I have to assure all our fans that we do our best at the auction and keeping the players in mind, we hope we can continue to make our fans smile by playing well for all of us,” Nita said after the auction. — TWELTH MAN TIMES
