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In the last few years, many players have decided to play in franchise based leagues instead of playing for their country. The reason behind this is that they get more money and there is less fear of injury and now some franchisees are also in the process of giving permanent contracts to some of their players, that is, that player will play only for that franchisee, with whom he has a contract. There is an agreement and if the board of his country wants to take him in the team, then he will have to take permission from the franchisee. A report has surfaced regarding Jofra Archer, in which it is being claimed that the Mumbai Indians team is thinking of giving a similar contract to Jofra Archer, so that he can play for different franchises bought by Mumbai Indians throughout the year. Will be seen playing and for this he will be given a hefty amount.
Mumbai Indians fast bowler Jofra Archer has been ruled out of the entire tournament due to injury in the ongoing season. But he still remains in the plan of Mumbai Indians. In fact, Jofra Archer was made a part of their team by Mumbai Indians for Rs 8 crore. At the same time, according to a report in Daily Mail, Mumbai Indians is ready to buy Joffra Archer full time. Mumbai Indians has also agreed to pay Rs 10 crore for this. If this deal is done then England Cricket Board (ECB) will have to take permission from Mumbai Indians to play Joffra Archer. That is, if this deal is done then Joffra Archer will be a part of Mumbai Indians for full time.
Mumbai Indians have a total of five franchises in different leagues in the world, including a women's team. Archer is currently part of the MI-owned franchise in IPL and SA20. If Archer accepts the deal, he can represent the MI-owned franchise in all the four leagues. Apart from Archer, Alex Hales, Trent Boult among others could bag similar offers.
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