IPL 2021: 5 Players Who Can Replace Jofra Archer In Rajasthan Royals (RR)

Jofra Archer is going to miss the three-match ODI series against India due to an elbow injury. Moreover, the England pacer will also miss the first half of IPL 2021 due to the recovery. The right-arm pacer Archer played all the 5 T20I matches against India. He took 7 wickets in 5 games and was the highest wicket-taker for England.

Jofra Archer’s absence in the first half of IPL 2021 will be a big blow to Rajasthan Royals. Jofra Archer is Rajasthan Royals’ leading bowler who leads the pace attack against the opposition. Archer was the highest wicket-taker for Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2020 with 20 wickets in 14 matches. Overall, he was the 7th highest wicket-taker in IPL 2020.

In Jofra Archer’s absence, Rajasthan Royals will have to find a good replacement who can bear the responsibility for the team. There are many pace bowlers who went unsold in IPL 2021 auction. Some of these can a good replacement for Jofra Archer in IPL 2021. Here we look at 5 players who can replace Jofra Archer in Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2021.

IPL 2021: 5 Players Who Can Replace Jofra Archer In Rajasthan Royals (RR)

Morne Morkel

Morne Morkel went unsold in IPL 2021 auction. The South African pacer had Rs. 1.5 crore base price but no franchisee showed any interest in the bowler. The 36-year-old Morkel has a lot of experience in IPL. He last played in IPL 2016. In total, he has played 70 matches in IPL and grabbed 77 wickets. Morne Morkel played for Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2009 and IPL 2010.

He was part of Delhi Daredevils from IPL 2011 to IPL 2013. From IPL 2014 to IPL 2016, Morkel played for Kolkata Knight Riders. With his experience, Morkel can be a good replacement for Jofra Archer.

Jason Behrendorff

Jason Behrendorff is another pacer who went unsold in IPL 2020. The Australian pacer played for Mumbai Indians in IPL 2019. He played 5 matches and took 5 wickets. The left-arm pacer Jason Behrendorff is another option for Rajasthan Royals to replace Jofra Archer in IPL 2021.

Billy Stanlake

Billy Stanlake is an Australian cricketer who was also part of the IPL 2021 auction but went unsold. He had Rs. 1 crore base price but no team showed any interest in buying him. Billy Stanlake is a right-arm pacer who has played in the earlier editions of IPL too.

In IPL 2017, he played 2 matches for Sunrisers Hyderabad and took 2 wickets. In IPL 2018, he played 4 matches for Sunrisers Hyderabad and took 5 wickets. Billy Stanlake is another fine pacer who can replace Jofra Archer in Rajasthan Royals.

Tim Southee

Tim Southee is a brilliant New Zealand pacer. Tim Southee has played in previous IPL tournaments. He has featured in 7 IPL tournaments so far since IPL 2011. In 40 matches, he has taken 28 wickets. In IPL 2011, Southee played for Chennai Super Kings.

In IPL 2014 and IPL 2015, he played for Rajasthan Royals. He was part of Mumbai Indians in IPL 2016 and IPL 2017. In IPL 2018 and IPL 2019, Southee played for Royal Challengers Bangalore. He was part of the IPL 2021 auction at a base price of Rs. 75 lakh.

Oshane Thomas

Oshane Thomas is another pace bowler who can replace Jofra Archer in IPL 2021. The West Indies pacer played for Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2019 and took 5 wickets in 4 matches. He is a tall player who can disturb batsmen with his pace attack. Hence, Oshane Thomas is another player who can be picked as a replacement for Jofra Archer.