Sunil Gavaskar criticizes Jofra Archer for leaving IPL 2023 before Mumbai Indians' campaign ended.

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Archer's injury issues compounded Mumbai Indians' challenges.

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Gavaskar expresses displeasure at Archer's decision to return early and questions the worth of paying him any amount.

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Mumbai Indians may not be amused and might reconsider Archer's fee for the IPL.

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Gavaskar emphasizes the importance of players fulfilling their commitments to the franchise.

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