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Close-knit, family-oriented structure makes you feel safe in MI: Jofra Archer
Jofra Archer, who was bought by Mumbai Indians for a whopping Rs 8 crore despite his unavailability for this year's IPL, said the team's "close-knit, family-oriented" structure makes him feel "safe" as a new entrant. The 26-year-old, who has undergone two surgeries to treat his troubled right elbow, will sit out of the IPL this year as he continues his recovery from injury. But he's already excited by the prospect of joining the franchise in future. "MI looks very close-knit and family-oriented and such teams always do well. That's why it is no surprise that we have won five titles," Archer told the team's official social media handles.
Indian Premier League: Close-Knit, Family-Oriented Structure Makes You Feel Safe In Mumbai Indians, Says Jofra Archer
Star England pacer Jofra Archer, who was bought by Mumbai Indians for a whopping Rs 8 crore despite his unavailability for this year's IPL, said the team's "close-knit, family-oriented" structure makes him feel "safe" as a new entrant. The 26-year-old, who has undergone two surgeries to treat his troubled right elbow, will sit out of the IPL this year as he continues his recovery from injury. But he's already excited by the prospect of joining the franchise in future.
"He Gets A Little Extra Bounce": Ishan Kishan Names Bowler He Finds Difficult To Play Against
Team India and Mumbai Indians (MI) cricketer Ishan Kishan opened up about his struggles against a certain category of bowlers he has faced so far in his career. One such name that came to his mind was England pacer Jofra Archer. Speaking in an interview to The Times of India, Kishan revealed his struggles against pacers like Archer, specially in the shorter formats of the game. When asked "What kind of bowlers trouble you?", Kishan had a pretty straightforward answer and said: "The Jofra Archer kind. He gets a little extra bounce. His pace and run-up don't match up. He comes in slow jogging. Playing shots off him is difficult. In One-day cricket, you get the time and can rotate the strike and target the other bowler. But in T20s, it is a very fast game."
Young Star Yash Dhull Names Bowler He "Would Like To Face" In IPL
Young batter Yash Dhull, who is riding on a high after the U19 World Cup triumph and then twin centuries in his first-class debut, has said that he is looking forward to facing Jofra Archer in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Dhull had led India to a record fifth U19 World Cup title and then he announced his arrival on the first-class stage in style as he scored centuries in both innings against Tamil Nadu in the ongoing Ranji Trophy. The right-handed batter has also been picked by Delhi Capitals for Rs 50 lakh.
Jofra Archer returning to Southern Brave as Hundred teams reveal retained lists
Southern Brave, the men’s winners in the inaugural edition of The Hundred last year, have retained Jofra Archer for the second season as the England fast bowler prepares for his comeback this summer.
Why Mumbai Indians Spent Rs 8 Crore For Jofra Archer Despite His Unavailability In IPL 2022? Akash Ambani Explains
Mumbai Indians spending Rs 8 crore on an injured Jofra Archer surprised many but owner Akash Ambani on Sunday reckoned that the England pacer would form a formidable partnership with Jasprit Bumrah once he regains fitness. Archer was bought by five-time champions MI on the second day of the IPL 2022 mega auction here. "We took all those into considerations. After yesterday, what the fast bowlers went at, one option became very dear to us that Jofra was the only marquee fast bowler left in the list.
IPL 2022 Auction, Day 2: Teams Spend Big On English Duo Liam Livingstone, Jofra Archer
Punjab Kings decided to break the bank to sign England's T20 specialist Liam Livingstone, paying a staggering Rs 11.50 crore for him while Mumbai Indians, purely based on leap of faith, paid a whopping Rs 8 crore for an injured Jofra Archer despite his unavailability for the 2022 edition of the IPL. The teams went going big on current India players and largely based their decision on the form players from overseas with more focus on fast bowlers, not caring about reputations as the likes of Steve Smith, Aaron Finch, Suresh Raina, Ishant Sharma found out.