Rajasthan Royals all-rounder, Jofra Archer, seems to be fit and available for selection in the playing XI, for the team’s next tie against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB).
The update over his fitness is revealed by the franchise through a video –
#RoyalFans, want to see our @craig_arch in action? Wait no longer, here you go!!
Are you excited to him in the #Royals’ jersey??#HallaBol #IPL2018 #Cricket pic.twitter.com/pGIGcRTwtY
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) April 12, 2018
The promising talent Archer missed the first two games for his side. As he has failed to recover from the side strain.
The bowling all-rounder suffered the injury during Pakistan Super League (PSL) which resulted in him being ruled out midway through the tournament.
He had a late arrival in Rajasthan Royals’ camp and also skipped major part of team’s practice camp.
After his arrival, he missed two games but now seems to fit to play the game. He is might replace D’Arcy Short in the playing XI if given a chance.
The Australian batsman Short has failed to capitalise on the opportunity in the two innings he has played – getting out in form of run-out in both the games as well. It was an unfortunate sight for the hard-hitting batsman.
Opening innings with Short also means Rahul Tripathi to play in the middle-order.
If Archer is added in the playing XI, it will give an opportunity to Royals – to promote Tripathi. The aggressive batsman could open the innings with skipper Ajinkya Rahane.
Archer will play the role of the finisher in that case.
The franchise showed faith in him during the IPL auction and shelled out INR 7.20 crore for him.
It (franchise) expects Jofra Archer to play a major role in the tournament. The Rahane-led side has played two games in the tournament till now.
The first game against Sunrisers Hyderabad turned out to be a one-sided affair and SRH eclipsed the target of 126 in 16th over.
In the second game, Rajasthan Royals returned back strongly by defending a target of 71 in six overs, in a rain-curtailed game against Delhi Daredevils.
The pressure was on Delhi Daredevils to achieve the target and they could manage 60 runs in six overs.
Royals will look to continue the winning run when playing away from home against Royal Challengers Bangalore on April 15.
About last night !!!#Royal hurricane @craig_arch at the Amer fort !!!
How many wickets do you think he'll take in this tournament ?#HallaBol #ipl2018 pic.twitter.com/s85thz00K8
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) April 13, 2018