At the 2022 mega-auction, Mumbai Indians spent INR 8 crore (then USD 1.06m approx.) on Archer even though he had just undergone elbow surgery and was not fit to play that season. He played five games for MI in 2023, taking two wickets, before his season was ended prematurely by another elbow issue.

The IPL 2025 mega auction is ever so close now and there is tangible excitement among fans. However, it seems there are a fair share of surprises too.Last week, a shortlist of 574 cricketers was prepared by the BCCI and sent to the IPL franchises.

England fast bowler Jofra Archer will enter the Indian Premier League auction despite being left off the shortlist.

England pacer Jofra Archer has made a last-minute entry into the IPL 2025 Auction, after having decided earlier to give the upcoming auction a miss.

Fast bowler Jofra Archer, who has made a dramatic U-turn to put his name on the shortlist of players for the mega IPL auction on November 24 and 25, will be in high demand.

Jofra Archer has confirmed his participation in the IPL 2025 Mega Auction after initially being absent from the 574-player list.

Jofra Archer, who initially decided to skip the IPL 2025 auction to focus on the Ashes series, has reversed his decision after receiving a No-Objection Certificate from the England and Wales Cricket Board.