England’s right- hand speed man, Jofra Archer has been excluded from the second Test against the West Indies starting today (Thursday 16 July) at Emirates Old Trafford following a breach of the team’s covid-19 protocols.
England and Wales Cricket Board released official statement on this matter on their website. The statement reads..
“Archer will now commence five days of isolation and will undergo two COVID-19 tests in this period, which have to test negative before his self-isolation period is lifted.
The West Indies team have been made aware and are satisfied with the measures that have been imposed.”
Jofra issued apology over his unacceptable actions
“I am extremely sorry for what I have done,
I have put, not only myself, but the whole team and management in danger. I fully accept the consequences of my actions, and I want to sincerely apologise to everyone in the bio-secure bubble.
It deeply pains me to be missing the Test match, especially with the series poised. I feel like I have let both teams down, and again I am sorry.”
