2023-05-09 07:31:37
MUMBAI: Mumbai Indians, who have tough matches left to secure the playoffs, suffered a setback. English pacer Jofra Archer will return home after a serious injury. Mumbai Indians management informed that the player will not play in the remaining matches.
Archer’s replacement has also been announced. Another English pacer, Chris Jordan, replaced Jofra in the team. ‘Sports NDTV’ informed that Mumbai will give Jordan two crore rupees for further matches.
Mumbai Indians tweeted that Jofra Archer’s recovery and fitness are being monitored by the English Cricket Board. The tweet also mentioned that Jofra will return home as part of the rehabilitation process from the injury.
After returning from injury, Archer played only four matches for Mumbai this time. The actor’s performance in this was also disappointing. The star managed to get only two wickets at an economy of 10.38. Average for the season is 83.00.
Eighth in the points table, Mumbai needs to win all the remaining matches to secure the playoffs. The team will go down to Wankhede in Mumbai this evening against Bangalore with only a win in front of them. Other rivals are the mighty Gujarat and Lucknow.
Summary: Jofra Archer ruled out of the remainder of IPL 2023 Season as Mumbai Indians announce English pacer Chirs Jordan as his replacement
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