Jofra Archer ruled out of IPL 2023
Jofra Archer’s recovery and fitness continue to be monitored by ECB. The fast bowler will return home to focus on his rehabilitation, said MI in an official release
Mumbai Indians (MI) dealt with a major blow with ace pacer Jofra Archer getting ruled out of the remainder of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 due to an injury. The franchise has roped in his English teammate, all-rounder Chris Jordan as a replacement for the rest of the season.
Jordan, who made his IPL debut in 2016, has so far played 28 IPL matches and has 27 wickets against his name. The speedster has represented England in 87 T20Is and has scalped 96 T20I wickets. The right arm quick has been signed at his base price of INR 2 crore.
“Jofra Archer’s recovery and fitness continue to be monitored by ECB. The fast bowler will return home to focus on his rehabilitation,” said MI in an official release.
Chris Jordan will join the MI squad for the rest of the season.
Chris replaces Jofra Archer, whose recovery and fitness continues to be monitored by ECB. Jofra will return home to focus on his rehabilitation.… pic.twitter.com/wMPBdmhDRf
— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) May 9, 2023
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