IPL 2020 Most Valuable Player of the Season Award winner Jofra Archer has registered himself for the IPL 2022 Mega Auction. The right-arm fast bowler is out with an injury at the moment. However, he has registered himself for the mega auction because he will play in the 2023 and 2024 seasons. The franchises can buy his services this year in advance.
At the moment, it is unclear whether Jofra Archer will be fit to play in the 2022 edition of the Indian Premier League. He missed the entire IPL 2021 season because of an injury. The Rajasthan Royals have not retained him ahead of the IPL 2022 Mega Auction. Also, none of the two new teams showed interest in him.
Thus, Archer is a free agent, and the interested teams can acquire his services. Although he is injured now, Archer is a match-winner who can change the game at any moment with his batting or bowling skills. RR finished last in the IPL 2020 season, but the right-arm fast bowler won the Most Valuable Player award.
According to Cricbuzz, Archer’s base price will be INR 2 crore, which is the maximum limit. Here’s what the BCCI informed the 10 franchises about Archer’s availability:
“The ECB has registered Archer for the auction with a view to potential participation in 2023 and 2024, as due to his current injury it is unlikely that he can participate in IPL 2022.”
How Twitterati reacted to the big news of Jofra Archer joining IPL 2022 Auction
Fans of Twitter have gone crazy after seeing this news. The fans of Royal Challengers Bangalore, Rajasthan Royals, Lucknow Super Giants, Chennai Super Kings, Ahmedabad, Mumbai Indians, Kolkata Knight Riders, Punjab Kings, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Delhi Capitals, all want Archer in their favorite team.
Here are some of the top Twitter reactions to this massive development ahead of the mega auction:
Jofra Archer has registered for IPL 2022 Mega Auction and his base price will be 2cr. But he's unlikely to play this season, the ECB has informed that he's sure to play 2023 and 2024 season. (Reported by Cricbuzz).
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) February 1, 2022
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Archer for MI 👍🏻
— ً (@GoatR045) February 1, 2022
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Jofra to rcb
Who says no?— STON.POST (@ston1post) February 1, 2022
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Mtlb kisi ke pas jyada paisa h to, is season m kharid lo….. Fayda next year hoga
— khushanshu (@no1khush) February 1, 2022
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What if someone pays 10 cr for him and he gets injured again and is out for further seasons.
Advertisement— Avneet (@Avneet_Shilpa) February 1, 2022
coming to PBKS
Advertisement— Avgat (@Avgat_) February 1, 2022
If he's not available for 2022 IPL why has he given his name
AdvertisementCan register himself for 2023 mini auction na?
— Gannu (@ganesh_viratian) February 1, 2022
JUST IN! #JofraArcher has enlisted his name for the #IPL mega auction scheduled on February 12 and 13. The England spearhead has given himself a base price of INR 2 crore. @Vijaymirror ✍️#IPLAuction #IPL2022
— Cricbuzz (@cricbuzz) February 1, 2022
Teams altering their auction strategies after hearing this news; pic.twitter.com/YueEZyKboO
— Shaan Waseem (@shaanwaseem2) February 1, 2022
NEWS – Jofra Archer is in Mega Auction, but he will be available from IPL 2023 for the franchises. #IPL #IPLAuction pic.twitter.com/D07LbUfpfz
— Dr. Cric Point (@drcricpoint) February 1, 2022
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