IPL 2021: Jofra Archer ruled out of tournament, ECB confirms
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In what is more bad news for Rajasthan Royals (RR), their ace pacer Jofra Archer has been ruled out of the entirety of the Indian Premier League (IPL) season. It was earlier stated by reports that the Englishman would miss only the initial part of the tournament, but it has now been clarified by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) that he won’t travel to India for the entire tournament.
Archer’s side RR aren’t in a particularly good spot in this year’s tournament. They are currently sitting last on the table, having won just one match out of their first four. With injuries to Ben Stokes and the withdrawal of Liam Livingstone, the side is bereft of options in the overseas department which used to be its strength. It now remains to be seen as to whether a replacement signing would be made.
ECB releases statement on Jofra Archer’s withdrawal
The ECB released a statement today saying, “Jofra Archer will sit out IPL 2021. Archer returned to bowling this week with higher intensity, and the ECB and Sussex medical teams will continue to monitor his progress. Archer will now step up his training regime starting next week and will be in full training with Sussex. It is expected that he will return to cricket in the next fortnight if he can continue to bowl and prepare pain-free. The ECB will confirm which matches he is expected to play in due course.”
Without Archer, RR are bound to have it difficult going forward into the tournament. They face Kolkata Knight Riders tomorrow and another defeat would put them in a real spot of bother.
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