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England’s fast bowler Jofra Archer rocked the charts on Day 2 of the ongo๊ing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 mega-a🌠uction. Archer, who is most likely to miss the fifteenth season of the cash-ri♔ch league, triggeredඣ a bidding war amongst three franchises.
During the accelerated part of the auctions, Mumbai Indians (MI), Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) all went for Archer to get him in the squad. However, MI kept on pushing the bar and eventually acquired the services 𝐆of the English speedster for INR 8 crores.
Archer’s inclusion in the Mumbai team stirred the buzz on social media, with fans wondering what the scenes would be to see Archer bowling together with Indian superstar Jasprit Bumrah.
Notably, Archer was ruled out of a large part of cricketing action in 2021 due to a persistent elbow injury. He missed out on the ODIs against India in March 2021 and IPL 2021. The right-armer then underwent an operation in May, which kept him out of the Men’s T20 World Cup 2021 and the recently-concluded Ashes.
Here is how Twitter reacted:
is SOLD to fo👍r INR 8 crore and a༺ round of applause here in the Auction room 👏👏
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL)
👀
— Jofra Archer (@JofraArcher)
𝐉𝐨𝐟𝐫𝐚 + 𝐉𝐚𝐬𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐭 = 🤔
What would you name this duo? 👀
चला पलटन, लवकर बोला! 👇
— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan)
Jofra Archer and Jasprit Bumrah together at Mumbai Indians in 2023 and beyond – arguably the two best T20 quicks in the world. Looks typically smart from Mumbai sacrificing a bit in season 1 of the cycle to be stronger after
— Tim Wigmore (@timwig)
MI chilling i🥀n 2022 and going to unleash Sam Curran, Jofra Archer and Mitchell Starc in 2023 along with Bumrah. Good luck everyone
— Gaurav Sundararaman (@gaurav_sundar)
Jofra Archer picked by Mumbai Indians for 8cr. Is a strategic masterstroke although he is not available this season. Great investment. Mouthwatering prospect – Bumrah and Archer bowling together
— Sarang Bhalerao (@bhaleraosarang)
Jofra Archer to Mumbai Indians. Bumrah-Archer! Wrap up this tournament aꦰlready.
— Silly Point (@FarziCricketer)
Cricket World ain't ready for Jasprit Bumrah and Jofra Archer combo.
— R A T N I S H (@LoyalSachinFan)
Jofra to MI at 8C. Dai Mumbai! 😂 Saving money all these while only to get Jofra Archer. Indha season aadla naalum, adutha many years 💛ku retain pannarthuku. Bumrah + Jofra together for MI in the power𒈔play & the death. Thiruttu pasangala! 😭😂
— Srini Mama (@SriniMaama16)
Jofra Archer Sold to MI for 8 cr 💙🙌
He will be part of IPL from next Season!
Boom + Archer 💥💥
— S H E B A S (@Shebas_10)
What a Smart Move!!🌊!!! They Scarified 1 season to get their bowling line up completely sorted!! Bumrah-Jofra bowling combo 🔥🔥🥵🥵
— Shantanu 🏏🎧 (@Shantanu630)
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