There had been a fair bit of excitement and anticipation in India when it came to Archer. Ever since he turned out for Hobart Hurricanes at the Big Bash League in Australia in 2017, his pace – 145 kph and more – and his accuracy had been talked up. Then came the IPL contract with Rajasthan, worth around £800,000, and everyone was waiting to see him in action in India.

Playing his first game of the season against Mumbai, the defending champions, Archer was the only bowler in the Rajasthan camp to concede runs at below six per over, while also picking up wickets.

Archer’s performance also drew effusive praise from his captain, Ajinkya Rahane.

“Happy to see him back,” said Rahane. “Jofra can bowl at 140-plus, his pace, his accuracy is incredible. The way he is thinking, he’s always thinking about wickets and that is the way to go about it. When you think about wickets, your mindset is always positive.”

Mumbai have got a taste of Archer’s abilities. Now it’s for the other teams to get ready and, hopefully from their point of view, counter the threat.