Jofra Archer To Play for RCB? England Star's Cryptic Instagram Story Goes Viral Ahead Of IPL 2024 Opener

Jofra Archer's latest Instagram story has gone viral days ahead of the IPL 2024 opener set to be played between CSK and RCB.

Jofra Archer at a net session. (Files)

Jofra Archer, the English speedster, was one name that was missing from the final IPL 2024 Players' List that that were auctioned. Owing to injury concerns, the Mumbai Indians (MI) decided to let go of him before the seventeenth season of the cash-rich league. While it is more or less confirmed that Archer will not play a part in this edition of the T20 tournament, his latest Insta Story has created a buzz on social media with several fans wondering if he will be playing for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) this season.

Archer is already in Bengaluru not with England but for a pre-season camp with Sussex and now days before the CSK vs RCB IPL 2024 opener in Chennai, his cryptic Insta post has captured the attention of the netizens.

Take a look at Archer's Instagram story here:

 

Jofra Archer's latest Instagram story.📱

- He is currently at RCB's Bar & Cafe at Bengaluru. ❤️#JofraArcher #RCB #CSKvRCB #CSKvsRCB #IPL #IPL2024 pic.twitter.com/shgV4lT5yo

— The Cricket TV (@thecrickettvX) March 17, 2024

Jofra Archer With Sussex In India For A 10-Day Camp

Notably, Sussex are in Bengaluru for a 10-day camp. During this time, England County side will also be participating in a couple of practice matches. Archer would be looking to make the most of his time here on his way to recovery and a comeback into international cricket as well as leagues such as the IPL.

In his overall IPL career so far, Archer has featured in 40 matches and picked 48 wickets at an average of 24.40 and an economy of 7.43 with a best of 3/15. Despite being aware that he would not be playing in IPL 2022, MI picked him but even in the subsequent season, he did not quite live up to the expectations in another injury-marred season in 2023, as he played 5 matches, picked 2 wickets, at an economy of 9.50.