IPL 2020: Royals star Jofra Archer revels in playing 'Call of Duty' during self-isolation

In an insightful column for  Daily Mail UK, England pace bowler Jofra Archer recently wrote about  routine he follows while world stands still due to coronavirus pandemic. Archer had been suffering from an elbow injury and was sent back for rehabilitation in middle of England tour of South Africa. re was a lot of talk around Archer's comeback which, could or could t, line up with Rajasthan Royals' IPL 2020 campaign.

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Jofra Archer reflects on impact of coronavirus pandemic

Writing candidly in column, Archer reflected on winter gone by and how things have changed so suddenly because of coronavirus pandemic. Archer talked about his injury and how he spent some time in Barbados along with his family. pacer n mentioned how his mor was worried about him returning to UK due to prevalent media cover of vel coronavirus. Archer reflected on social impact of lockdown in UK and how he tices people practicing social distancing and t unneccesarily hoarding essential supplies.

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Jofra Archer reveals simple schedule ahead of IPL 2020

Jofra Archer n talked about his simple schedule which consists him of doing shuttle runs at Brighton Rugby Club, for which he has special permission. Archer does se work outs with his England teammate Chris Jordan, who lives very near to his house. Archer also revealed how he has spent a lot of time playing video game Call of Duty on Xbox with his England teammates, especially Tom Curran. pacer also revealed ab exercises that he has been doing at home. Archer expressed his gratefulness as he had to t plan schedule for upcoming English summer, which may end up being entirely scrapped because of COVID-19.

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IPL postponed: Will Rajasthan Royals win ir second IPL?

Jofra Archer's recovery was heavily critical to Rajasthan Royals and ir IPL 2020 campaign. But global outbreak of coronavirus has currently put all sports on hold and BCCI got IPL postponed to a date beyond April 15. IPL 2020 may still t end up happening as coronavirus infection trends in country have t been slowing down. BCCI is yet to take its decision on future of IPL 2020. 

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