Saturday , July 6 2024
Home / Sport / “He doesn’t need to pay even a single rupee…”, Gavaskar fumes at Mumbai bowler

“He doesn’t need to pay even a single rupee…”, Gavaskar fumes at Mumbai bowler

[ad_1]

Mumbai Indians’ aggressive batsman Jofra Archer has been ruled out of IPL 2023. He decided to go home due to injury and left the franchise midway. Mumbai Indians made him a part of their team by spending Rs 8 crore, but he has disappointed with his performance this season. In the absence of Jasprit Bumrah, Mumbai Indians had high hopes from Joffra but after former veteran cricketer Sunil Gavaskar questioned Joffra Archer and called him a player cheaper than Re 1, it completely collapsed.

He doesn’t need to pay even a single rupee – Sunil Gavaskar

Former veteran player Sunil Gavaskar has expressed his anger at Jofra’s attitude and targeted him. Talking about this, he said, “How has been the experience of Mumbai Indians and Joffra. Mumbai knew very well that he would be available this season. The franchise paid a huge amount to Jofra and what did he give to the team in return. Jofra was not feeling fit at the beginning of the season and he should have told the team about it. Jofra went abroad for treatment after his country’s cricket board agreed that he was not fully fit.

Mumbai Indians are not stupid – Gavaskar

He said that Sunil Gavaskar took out his anger on Jofra Archer’s attitude. “Every day a new story emerges. Jofra Archer is going to sign with Mumbai Indians to play in all the leagues of the world. These are distractions. Mumbai Indians will sign the lame horse in future. They are not that stupid. He gets full fee for IPL, it would be better if he donates half of his fee to some charity.

Not even a single rupee should be given – Gavaskar

After saying this, Gavaskar did not remain silent, he further said, ‘There is no need to give even a single rupee to such a player. No matter how big it is. It depends on the player’s choice whether he wants to play for an IPL franchise or for himself. If he chooses country over IPL, it is good. But if he chooses IPL, he will have to give full support to the franchise. Significantly, Jofra Archer has taken 2 wickets in a total of 5 matches this season. He left the team at a time when his franchise was struggling to reach the playoff race.