IPL 2020: 3 players in the Royals' squad who can replace Jofra Archer

#2 Oshane Thomas

Representing Jamaica Tallawahs, the 23-year-old finished 2018 Caribbean Premier League (CPL) as the second-highest wicket-taker with 18 scalps. This earned him an IPL contract at 2019 IPL auction where Rajasthan Royals bought him for INR 1.1 crores. Unfortunately, the 6ft 6inch pacer managed just four appearances for Rajsthan Royals last season in which he took five wickets. An exciting prospect, Oshane Thomas produced a man-of-the-match performance (4/27 vs Pakistan) in his debut World Cup game picked up nine wickets during 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup.

The Jaipur-based franchise retaining Oshane Thomas ahead of 2020 IPL shows the faith the management has in his abilities. Having proved his credentials at the biggest stage of all and especially with Archer sidelined with an injury. The fiery pacer will be hoping to unleash his best in the upcoming edition of IPL having missed out on the opportunities last year. The exploits at 2020 IPL could change the speedster's T20I fortunes as he last played a T20I for West Indies back in August 2019 against India.