England bowler Jofra Archer was dominated out of the second Take a look at towards the West Indies and despatched into self-isolation on Thursday for breaking “bio-secure protocols” geared toward stopping coronavirus infections, the England and Wales Cricket Board mentioned. Each groups have been dwelling in safe “bubble” websites on the Ageas Bowl, the venue for final week’s first Take a look at, and Previous Trafford, the place the ultimate two matches of the collection will happen, in a bid to fight the unfold of COVID-19.
Archer, nonetheless, admitted he broke the strict well being rules and was faraway from the squad for the second Take a look at after taking part in in final week’s opener.
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“I’m extraordinarily sorry for what I’ve accomplished,” the quick bowler mentioned in an ECB assertion.
“I’ve put, not solely myself, however the entire crew and administration in peril. I absolutely settle for the implications of my actions, and I need to sincerely apologise to everybody within the bio-secure bubble.”
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