Five-time champions, the mighty Mumbai Indians find themselves languishing at the bottom of the table, for the first time in the history of <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Indian Premier League (IPL)</a>, having just mustered only three wins from 13 matches this season. While no one was expecting such a shocking season for the most successful franchise in the history of IPL, many people blamed MIs auction strategy- such as not retaining Hardik Pandya, or splashing big on the likes of Ishan Kishan, Tim David (who they subsequently dropped after limited opportunities) and an unavailable Jofra Archer (which was common knowledge among all franchises).

The injury-prone English speedster was still a viable investment for the future, making up a mouth-watering pace combination with Jasprit Bumrah. With this nightmare season almost behind them, MI will be hoping their questionable decision to splurge on <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/england-pacer-jofra-archer-ruled-out-of-englands-upcoming-summer/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jofra Archer</a> will pay off next season. However, Archer has been dealt yet another fresh injury blow, having been ruled of the 2022 English season with a stress fracture.

Although the next season is a long time away, it is still plausible that Archer could be ruled out again, having not played competitive cricket since May 2021 and struggled to recover from his regular injury issues with this latest setback sidelining him for a considerable period of time yet again.

To avoid a repeat of this season, MI find themselves in a far from ideal situation and should already start looking at able replacements, which could be hard to find given Archer’s skillset and the amount of investment made in the 27-year-old.

Here we look at three possible replacements for Jofra Archer MI might go for if he is ruled out of IPL 2023:

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-541088" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Mitchell-Starc-1.jpeg" alt="Mitchell Starc" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-541088" class="wp-caption-text">Mitchell Starc of Australia. (Photo by RANDY BROOKS/AFP via Getty Images)</figcaption>

The only thing better for MI than a prospective Bumrah-Archer partnership is a potential Bumrah-Starc pairing. The Australian talisman, widely considered as one of the best white-ball bowlers in the game currently, withdrew himself (not for the first time) from the 2022 IPL mega auction.

Although not for certain, he will mostly be a part of the proceedings next season. Starc is probably the ablest and like-for-like replacement for Archer, and it is a no-brainer for any IPL franchise, especially MI to consider him to fill up the gaping hole left by Archer.

With the ability to swing the bowl, clock in the high 150s, take wickets with the new ball as well as keep runs down at the death, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/womens-world-cup-2022-mitchell-starc-celebrates-wife-alyssa-healys-magnificent-century-in-the-final/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mitchell Starc</a> is the complete package and might be the subject of a bidding war. So MI will need a fair share of luck and a big pay cheque to snap him up.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-508343" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Sam-Curran-2.jpg" alt="Sam Curran" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-508343" class="wp-caption-text">Sam Curran. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption>

A CSK fan favourite, the young all-rounder wasn’t a part of the 2022 auction as he was still in rehab after a back injury that kept him out of the 2021 T20 WC as well. The multi dimensional cricketer, with a proven pedigree at the IPL stage as well, Sam Curran could be a shrewd and smart replacement for his English counterpart.

Not exactly like-for-like, 23-year-old Curran is primarily a new ball bowler who relies on line and length for wickets and has also been used, sometimes effectively, in the death in the past.

His batting and fielding ability definitely boost his credentials and MI could look to add him to lend balance to their side and appease their middle order troubles that have been magnified with an underperforming <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/you-might-come-to-us-next-year-hardik-pandya-wishes-to-have-kieron-pollard-in-gt-for-ipl-2023/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kieron Pollard</a> and the loss of the Pandya brothers.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-481153" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Kane-Richardson.jpg" alt="Kane Richardson" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-481153" class="wp-caption-text">Kane Richardson. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>

Another Australian death bowling specialist, Kane Richardson was aggrieved to be left unsold in the 2022 auction and admitted that his withdrawal from <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/rashid-khan-flaunts-a-special-bat-gifted-by-virat-kohli-in-practice-session-ahead-of-rcb-vs-gt-clash/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">RCB</a> due to Covid fears in the previous season (which was later halted) might have played a part in the same.

A skilful proponent with the old bowl, Richardson is known for his cutters and variations in pace and length. He could be the answer to ease MIs well documented death bowling problems this season, with Bumrah unable to receive any support from the other end.

The experienced 31-year-old could be the perfect replacement in terms of cost as well, likely to go for cheaper than the likes of Starc and Curran so he should definitely be on the radar for MI next season regardless of Archer’s fitness status as he would be a welcome boost to a faltering bowling lineup.

Five-time champions, the mighty Mumbai Indians find themselves languishing at the bottom of the table, for the first time in the history of <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Indian Premier League (IPL)</a>, having just mustered only three wins from 13 matches this season. While no one was expecting such a shocking season for the most successful franchise in the history of IPL, many people blamed MIs auction strategy- such as not retaining Hardik Pandya, or splashing big on the likes of Ishan Kishan, Tim David (who they subsequently dropped after limited opportunities) and an unavailable Jofra Archer (which was common knowledge among all franchises).&nbsp;
The injury-prone English speedster was still a viable investment for the future, making up a mouth-watering pace combination with Jasprit Bumrah. With this nightmare season almost behind them, MI will be hoping their questionable decision to splurge on <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/england-pacer-jofra-archer-ruled-out-of-englands-upcoming-summer/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jofra Archer</a> will pay off next season. However, Archer has been dealt yet another fresh injury blow, having been ruled of the 2022 English season with a stress fracture.&nbsp;
Although the next season is a long time away, it is still plausible that Archer could be ruled out again, having not played competitive cricket since May 2021 and struggled to recover from his regular injury issues with this latest setback sidelining him for a considerable period of time yet again.
To avoid a repeat of this season, MI find themselves in a far from ideal situation and should already start looking at able replacements, which could be hard to find given Archer’s skillset and the amount of investment made in the 27-year-old.
<h3>Here we look at three possible replacements for Jofra Archer MI might go for if he is ruled out of IPL 2023:</h3>
<h3 class="p1">1. Mitchell Starc</h3>
<figure id="attachment_541088" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-541088" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-541088" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Mitchell-Starc-1.jpeg" alt="Mitchell Starc" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-541088" class="wp-caption-text">Mitchell Starc of Australia. (Photo by RANDY BROOKS/AFP via Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
The only thing better for MI than a prospective Bumrah-Archer partnership is a potential Bumrah-Starc pairing. The Australian talisman, widely considered as one of the best white-ball bowlers in the game currently, withdrew himself (not for the first time) from the 2022 IPL mega auction.
Although not for certain, he will mostly be a part of the proceedings next season. Starc is probably the ablest and like-for-like replacement for Archer, and it is a no-brainer for any IPL franchise, especially MI to consider him to fill up the gaping hole left by Archer.&nbsp;
With the ability to swing the bowl, clock in the high 150s, take wickets with the new ball as well as keep runs down at the death, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/womens-world-cup-2022-mitchell-starc-celebrates-wife-alyssa-healys-magnificent-century-in-the-final/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mitchell Starc</a> is the complete package and might be the subject of a bidding war. So MI will need a fair share of luck and a big pay cheque to snap him up.
<h3 class="p1">2. Sam Curran</h3>
<figure id="attachment_508343" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-508343" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-508343" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Sam-Curran-2.jpg" alt="Sam Curran" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-508343" class="wp-caption-text">Sam Curran. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
A CSK fan favourite, the young all-rounder wasn’t a part of the 2022 auction as he was still in rehab after a back injury that kept him out of the 2021 T20 WC as well. The multi dimensional cricketer, with a proven pedigree at the IPL stage as well, Sam Curran could be a shrewd and smart replacement for his English counterpart.&nbsp;
Not exactly like-for-like, 23-year-old Curran is primarily a new ball bowler who relies on line and length for wickets and has also been used, sometimes effectively, in the death in the past.&nbsp;
His batting and fielding ability definitely boost his credentials and MI could look to add him to lend balance to their side and appease their middle order troubles that have been magnified with an underperforming <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/you-might-come-to-us-next-year-hardik-pandya-wishes-to-have-kieron-pollard-in-gt-for-ipl-2023/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kieron Pollard</a> and the loss of the Pandya brothers.
<h3 class="p1">3. Kane Richardson</h3>
<figure id="attachment_481153" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-481153" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-481153" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Kane-Richardson.jpg" alt="Kane Richardson" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-481153" class="wp-caption-text">Kane Richardson. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
Another Australian death bowling specialist, Kane Richardson was aggrieved to be left unsold in the 2022 auction and admitted that his withdrawal from <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/rashid-khan-flaunts-a-special-bat-gifted-by-virat-kohli-in-practice-session-ahead-of-rcb-vs-gt-clash/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">RCB</a> due to Covid fears in the previous season (which was later halted) might have played a part in the same.&nbsp;
A skilful proponent with the old bowl, Richardson is known for his cutters and variations in pace and length. He could be the answer to ease MIs well documented death bowling problems this season, with Bumrah unable to receive any support from the other end.
The experienced 31-year-old could be the perfect replacement in terms of cost as well, likely to go for cheaper than the likes of Starc and Curran so he should definitely be on the radar for MI next season regardless of Archer’s fitness status as he would be a welcome boost to a faltering bowling lineup.

Five-time champions, the mighty Mumbai Indians find themselves languishing at the bottom of the table, for the first time in the history of <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Indian Premier League (IPL)</a>, having just mustered only three wins from 13 matches this season. While no one was expecting such a shocking season for the most successful franchise in the history of IPL, many people blamed MIs auction strategy- such as not retaining Hardik Pandya, or splashing big on the likes of Ishan Kishan, Tim David (who they subsequently dropped after limited opportunities) and an unavailable Jofra Archer (which was common knowledge among all franchises). 
The injury-prone English speedster was still a viable investment for the future, making up a mouth-watering pace combination with Jasprit Bumrah. With this nightmare season almost behind them, MI will be hoping their questionable decision to splurge on <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/england-pacer-jofra-archer-ruled-out-of-englands-upcoming-summer/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jofra Archer</a> will pay off next season. However, Archer has been dealt yet another fresh injury blow, having been ruled of the 2022 English season with a stress fracture. 
Although the next season is a long time away, it is still plausible that Archer could be ruled out again, having not played competitive cricket since May 2021 and struggled to recover from his regular injury issues with this latest setback sidelining him for a considerable period of time yet again.
To avoid a repeat of this season, MI find themselves in a far from ideal situation and should already start looking at able replacements, which could be hard to find given Archer’s skillset and the amount of investment made in the 27-year-old.
<h3>Here we look at three possible replacements for Jofra Archer MI might go for if he is ruled out of IPL 2023:</h3>
<h3 class="p1">1. Mitchell Starc</h3>
<figure id="attachment_541088" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-541088" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-541088" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Mitchell-Starc-1.jpeg" alt="Mitchell Starc" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-541088" class="wp-caption-text">Mitchell Starc of Australia. (Photo by RANDY BROOKS/AFP via Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
The only thing better for MI than a prospective Bumrah-Archer partnership is a potential Bumrah-Starc pairing. The Australian talisman, widely considered as one of the best white-ball bowlers in the game currently, withdrew himself (not for the first time) from the 2022 IPL mega auction.
Although not for certain, he will mostly be a part of the proceedings next season. Starc is probably the ablest and like-for-like replacement for Archer, and it is a no-brainer for any IPL franchise, especially MI to consider him to fill up the gaping hole left by Archer. 
With the ability to swing the bowl, clock in the high 150s, take wickets with the new ball as well as keep runs down at the death, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/womens-world-cup-2022-mitchell-starc-celebrates-wife-alyssa-healys-magnificent-century-in-the-final/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mitchell Starc</a> is the complete package and might be the subject of a bidding war. So MI will need a fair share of luck and a big pay cheque to snap him up.
<h3 class="p1">2. Sam Curran</h3>
<figure id="attachment_508343" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-508343" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-508343" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Sam-Curran-2.jpg" alt="Sam Curran" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-508343" class="wp-caption-text">Sam Curran. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
A CSK fan favourite, the young all-rounder wasn’t a part of the 2022 auction as he was still in rehab after a back injury that kept him out of the 2021 T20 WC as well. The multi dimensional cricketer, with a proven pedigree at the IPL stage as well, Sam Curran could be a shrewd and smart replacement for his English counterpart. 
Not exactly like-for-like, 23-year-old Curran is primarily a new ball bowler who relies on line and length for wickets and has also been used, sometimes effectively, in the death in the past. 
His batting and fielding ability definitely boost his credentials and MI could look to add him to lend balance to their side and appease their middle order troubles that have been magnified with an underperforming <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/you-might-come-to-us-next-year-hardik-pandya-wishes-to-have-kieron-pollard-in-gt-for-ipl-2023/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kieron Pollard</a> and the loss of the Pandya brothers.
<h3 class="p1">3. Kane Richardson</h3>
<figure id="attachment_481153" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-481153" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-481153" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Kane-Richardson.jpg" alt="Kane Richardson" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-481153" class="wp-caption-text">Kane Richardson. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
Another Australian death bowling specialist, Kane Richardson was aggrieved to be left unsold in the 2022 auction and admitted that his withdrawal from <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/rashid-khan-flaunts-a-special-bat-gifted-by-virat-kohli-in-practice-session-ahead-of-rcb-vs-gt-clash/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">RCB</a> due to Covid fears in the previous season (which was later halted) might have played a part in the same. 
A skilful proponent with the old bowl, Richardson is known for his cutters and variations in pace and length. He could be the answer to ease MIs well documented death bowling problems this season, with Bumrah unable to receive any support from the other end.
The experienced 31-year-old could be the perfect replacement in terms of cost as well, likely to go for cheaper than the likes of Starc and Curran so he should definitely be on the radar for MI next season regardless of Archer’s fitness status as he would be a welcome boost to a faltering bowling lineup.

Archer has sustained a fresh injury and has been ruled out of England's upcoming summer.

3 Players Mumbai Indians can target if Jofra Archer gets ruled out of IPL 2023

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