England’s Director of Cricket, Rob Key, revealed that the quick bowling sensation Jofra Archer was eager to take part within the IPL 2024. Nevertheless, the ECB stepped in, advising in opposition to it to dodge extra accidents messing up his profession.

Archer, who was a part of the Mumbai Indians within the final IPL season, didn’t make the minimize for retention and missed the public sale. His MI gig had a handful of video games, however his elbow harm messed together with his sport. He even had a minor surgical procedure in Belgium throughout IPL 2023.

“He needed to play within the IPL, however we stated not this time. Hopefully, the years he has missed he can add to the top of his profession. He’s such a expertise,” stated Rob Key on the BBC’s ‘Tailenders Podcast.

Archer made a comeback enjoying for his faculty crew within the Caribbean, and Key was all praises for his efficiency. In response to the England cricket chief, it appeared like Archer by no means stepped away from the sport.

“I noticed him bowl within the Caribbean, and it was like he’d by no means been away. I don’t need to get again to this factor the place he performs after which goes down once more,” Key added.