Jofra Archer seeks ‘better life’ in England

Jofra Archer, who plays for Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League (IPL) says performances in T20 can only be a catalyst to realise his two important dreams – playing Test cricket for England and getting a better lifestyle.

“I didn’t grow up in abundant fortune. With the earnings from IPL, I can make up for the stuff that I didn’t have as a child. I can give myself and the family a better standard of living,” says Archer, who, with a salary of ~7.2 crore, is the second-costliest uncapped player in this IPL.

Archer’s mother and sister live in Barbados, while he holds a British passport. He started playing for Sussex in 2016 and turned heads in this year’s Big Bash League where he picked 17 wickets at an economy rate of 7.88.

However, Archer will have to wait for four more years if he wants to play international cricket for England. He will complete England and Wales Cricket Board’s (ECB) seven-year residency rule in 2022 and only then can he realise his dream.