Published 16:46 IST, October 19th 2020
Jofra Archer says his ₹7.20 CR Dream11 IPL price tag puts more pressure on him than Tests
Rajasthan's fast bowler Jofra Archer revealed that his hefty paycheck is an added pressure for him as people expect certain things from him due to the same.
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England's Jofra Archer has established himself as a match-winner in Indian Premier League through his consistent contributions for Rajasthan side. 25-year-old is an invaluable asset for Steve Smith's unit and seldom disappoints team manment. Jofra Archer is entrusted with responsibilities of picking up key wickets of opposition and also has a significant role as a lower-order batsman.
Jofra Archer feeling pressure
In his column for Daily Mail, Jofra Archer revealed that his hefty price tag of ₹7.20 crore in league results in ded pressure for him. Archer stated that since everyone is aware of paycheck he is drawing for his services for Rajasthan, it ramps up pressure on him. Jofra Archer ded that he is satisfied with his performance so far in competition and reckons he is placed high in list of highest wicket-takers and best ecomy rate.
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Jofra Archer IPL career
fast bowler me his much-anticipated debut in Indian Premier League in 2018 for Rajasthan franchise. cricketer has become a vital cog for his side since his debut and has been a key factor in team's success. With his ability to win battle in front of any batsman with his sheer pace, he has earned a reputation as one of most lethal in league.
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flamboyant England star has featured in 30 matches in competition and has 38 wickets to his name. With an impressive ecomy rate of 7.35, he has surely me his mark in Indian T20 carnival. Jofra Archer has proved his mettle with bat as well and has a staggering strike-rate of over 160.
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In latest season of league, he has scalped 12 wickets in 19 matches with a fantastic ecomy rate of 6.95. star player has played some blistering kcks too, with a strike-rate of 193.61. Jofra Archer hit four successive sixes off Chennai's Lungi Ngidi at one point, a testimony of his hitting prowess.
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After 9 matches, Rajasthan side are reeling at bottom of table with only three victories to ir name. Jofra Archer will have to play a major role if y are to st a turnaround in competition. Rajasthan team will next be seen in action as y take on Chennai at Sheikh Zayed Stium in Abu Dhabi on Monday at 7:30 pm IST.
17:46 IST, October 19th 2020