IPL 2022: Mumbai Indians look very close-knit and family-oriented; such teams always do well- Jofra Archer

IPL 2022: Star England pacer Jofra Archer said the Mumbai Indians' 'close-knit, family-oriented' structure makes him feel 'safe' as a new entrant.

England pacer Jofra Archer is not surprised that his new franchise, Mumbai Indians (MI), have won a record-extending five Indian Premier League (IPL) titles, as he believes close-knit and family-oriented teams always do well. Notably, Archer was bought by Mumbai Indians for a whopping Rs 8 crore despite his unavailability for this year's IPL season.

The 26-year-old, who has undergone two surgeries to treat his troubled right elbow, will sit out of the IPL this year as he continues his recovery from the injury. But he's already excited by the prospect of joining the franchise in the future.

"MI looks very close-knit and family-oriented and such teams always do well. That's why it is no surprise that we have won five titles," Archer told the team's official social media handle.

"Polly's (Kieron Pollard) been there 10 years, (Lasith) Malinga was there a long time, the same with Rohit (Sharma) too. These things make you feel safe when you come into the team as a new player," Jofra said.

The perception of fast bowlers has always been that they are an angry bunch, who need to stoke that fire to generate fearsome pace.

However, the Englishman, who has played 42 games across formats besides winning his team a World Cup, said it's about staying calm.

"I think you need to be calm as a fast bowler because you have to know when to step it up and when to tone it down," he said.