Jofra Archer is reportedly not bothered by the criticism he is facing in England for missing the first Test against New Zealand due to IPL commitments with Rajasthan Royals. Assistant coach Trevor Penney said Archer was relaxed despite comments from former captains Michael Atherton and Michael Vaughan. Meanwhile, Jacob Bethel has left the IPL after suffering a finger injury.

Mumbai: Jofra Archer is “not bothered” by the criticism at home for missing England’s first Test match against New Zealand due to his IPL commitments. Rajasthan Royals Assistant coach Trevor Penny.Former England captains Michael Atherton and Michael Vaughan questioned Archer for prioritizing the IPL over national duty, with Atherton describing the situation as “incredibly disappointing” in his column for The Times.Speaking ahead of RR’s win against Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday, Penny said that Archer had hardly discussed the issue inside the dressing room.“It’s a big tournament. Everyone knows IPL is also a thing to come. If he misses a match for England, it will be fine for him. “I don’t think it will bother him,” Penny said. Maybe he’ll be a little angry, but he’s carrying on as normal. People haven’t even talked about it.England recently left Archer out of their squad for the opening Test against New Zealand as the ECB manages his return to red-ball cricket after a lengthy injury layoff.Wounded Bethel returns homeJacob Bethel has ended his IPL campaign with Royal Challengers Bangalore after suffering a finger injury. The 22-year-old missed RCB’s defeat to Sunrisers Hyderabad on Friday, with captain Rajat Patidar confirming that the youngster has injured his finger.