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Jofra Archer (Image source: Twitter)
Despite not being available for the fifteenth edition of the Indian T20 league, Jofra Archer had still registered his name for the mega auction. It was earlier stated that the English pacer will be available to play the toughest 20 league from 2023. Yet, his name generated a lot of buzz.
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Owing to his reputation and record in the shortest format of the game, several teams were still interested in getting him. Thus, they were willing to play with seven overseas players for the 2022 edition. Thus, when Archer's name popped up, several teams aggressively started to bid for him.
A bidding war between Rajasthan, Mumbai and Hyderabad ensured that the speedster ends up earning a fortune once again. As a matter of fact, even the auctioneer reminded all the teams about his plans for the next few editions of the league. Yet, teams didn't hesitate to go in pursuit of him.
At the end, it was Mumbai who managed to buy Archer. They spent a whopping amount of INR 8 crore in order to acquire his services. Thus, he is all set to bowl alongside Jasprit Bumrah.
Watching two sensational T20 bowlers together would be an absolute treat to all the cricket fans. However, it would be a nightmare for all the opposition batters. Having said that, Mumbai will now have to play with seven players in the upcoming 2022 edition.
Several users on Twitter reacted to the same. While some were pleased with Mumbai's decision, the others felt that the investment could backfire. As far as Archer's record in the toughest T20 league in the world goes, he has picked 46 wickets in 35 games at an average of 21.33. Besides, he is more than handy with the bat as well.
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Jasprit Bumrah and Jofra Archer to play together for Mumbai Indians. Scary! #IPLAuction
โ Subhayan Chakraborty (@CricSubhayan) February 13, 2022
Imagine MI would have the luxury to bowl 4 straight overs of Archer with new ball and 4 of Bumrah just at death ๐๐๐๐๐
โ RV (@Rv__97) February 13, 2022
Just like the butter on top of your Pav Bhaji...๐๐ค
โ Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) February 13, 2022
Jofra Archer is now a เคฎเฅเคเคฌเคเคเคฐ! ๐ฅ๐#OneFamily #MumbaiIndians #AalaRe #IPLAuction @JofraArcher pic.twitter.com/eUamHYvnjM
Jofra Archer knew it.
โ CricTracker (@Cricketracker) February 13, 2022
(He tweeted this back in 2014)#IPLAuction pic.twitter.com/0pbR9oC0c2
Jofra Archer and Jasprit Bumrah playing for the same franchise! Remaining franchises should back off already.
โ Shivani Shukla (@iShivani_Shukla) February 13, 2022
Mumbai Indians got Archer at 8 while LSG gave 8.25 to Krunal ๐คญ๐
โ RO45 โ๏ธ (@Pikachu__264) February 13, 2022
Biggest steal imo @mipaltan
Jofra Archer goes to Mumbai!
โ ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) February 13, 2022
He won't play this season, but that doesn't stop him from becoming an IPL millionaire ๐ #IPLAuction
MI chilling in 2022 and going to unleash Sam Curran, Jofra Archer and Mitchell Starc in 2023 along with Bumrah. Good luck everyone #IPLAuction
โ Gaurav Sundararaman (@gaurav_sundar) February 13, 2022
Cricket World ain't ready for Jasprit Bumrah and Jofra Archer combo. pic.twitter.com/SxXX1jpd8O
โ R A T N I S H (@LoyalSachinFan) February 13, 2022
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#MumbaiIndians will believe that Archer would have cost them much more next year. So they will play with 7 overseas players this year and a purse of 82 cr. But if he retains fitness, he could be an @mipaltan player for many years
โ Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) February 13, 2022
So the Archer mystery is resolved. That is what @mipaltan were saving up for. Bumrah and Archer in 2023!
โ Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) February 13, 2022
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Jofra Archer to Mumbai Indians. Bumrah-Archer! Wrap up this tournament already.
โ Silly Point (@FarziCricketer) February 13, 2022