Jofra Archer Returns to Rajasthan Royals in IPL Auction

Jofra Archer has returned to Rajasthan Royals after being signed for Rs 12.5 crore during the IPL 2025 Auction held in Jeddah. The bidding for Archer, who previously played for RR from 2018 to 2021, ignited fierce competition between Lucknow Super Giants and Mumbai Indians, ultimately culminating in the Royals winning the auction. Archer's past performance includes being the Most Valuable Player in the 2020 season, where he took 20 wickets. Meanwhile, Lucknow Super Giants made headlines by acquiring Rishabh Pant for a staggering Rs 27 crore, while other notable purchases included Shreyas Iyer for Rs 26.75 crore by Punjab Kings. This auction saw Rajasthan Royals strategically reinvest in a player known for his pace and skills, despite Archer's recent injury history. His last IPL season was in 2023 with Mumbai Indians, where he played five matches before being sidelined again due to injury.