England vs West Indies: Jofra Archer ruled out of second Test after breaching ‘bio-secure protocols’

England’s Jofra Archer has been ruled out the second Test vs the West Indies after breaching ‘bio-secure protocols’ and he must now isolate.

The ECB announced the news on the morning the second Test is due to begin, confirming in a statement: “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.

Official Statement: Jofra Archer

— England Cricket (@englandcricket) July 16, 2020

“The West Indies team have been made aware and are satisfied with the measures that have been imposed.”

Both teams have been living, training and sleeping in two ‘bubble’ sites, at the Ageas Bowl and Emirates Old Trafford, adhering to strict health and safety procedures agreed by both boards due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Archer said: “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.

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“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.”

Archer was retained for this week’s game in Manchester while James Anderson and Mark Wood were rested.

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