Cricket news - England fast bowler Jofra Archer says subjected to racial abuse
ByReuters
Updated 25/11/2019 at 10:05 GMT
England fast bowler Jofra Archer said on Monday he was subjected to "racial insults" by a spectator while batting during the final day of the opening test against New Zealand at Bay Oval.
Jofra Archer of England bats during day five of the first Test match between New Zealand and England at Bay Oval on November 25, 2019 in Mount Maunganui, New Zealand.
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New Zealand cruised to an innings and 65-run win over England on the final day to take a 1-0 lead in the two-match series.
Archer scored 30 and combined in a stubborn 59-run partnership for the ninth wicket with Sam Curran to delay the hosts' victory.
"A bit disturbing hearing racial insults today whilst battling to help save my team, the crowd was been amazing this week except for that one guy," the 24-year-old said on Twitter.
Archer, who was born in Barbados and represented West Indies at Under-19 level, has been fast-tracked into the England side and made an impressive test debut during the Ashes series against Australia.
According to protocol, International Cricket Council-appointed match referee Javagal Srinath of India is expected to mention the incident in his match report to the world governing body.
New Zealand Cricket said the security providers at the venue were unable to locate the perpetrator and the board will apologise to Archer.
"NZC will be examining CCTV footage and making further inquiries tomorrow in an endeavour to identify the man responsible," it said in a statement.
NZC has zero tolerance towards abusive or offensive language at any of its venues and will refer any developments in the case to police.
"It will contact Mr Archer tomorrow to apologise for the unacceptable experience, and to promise increased vigilance in the matter when the teams next meet in Hamilton."
The second test starts in Hamilton from Friday.
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