Connect with us

Hi, what are you looking for?

Sporting ExcitementSporting Excitement

Cricket

Archer escapes with fine and warning after 100-mile detour to see his dog – breaking team’s strict bio-security rules

, Archer escapes with fine and warning after 100-mile detour to see his dog – breaking team’s strict bio-security rules

JOFRA ARCHER has escaped serious punishment for his pit stop in Brighton last Monday.

The fast bowler, 25, was fined an undisclosed amount and given a written warning after admitting breaching the team’s bio-secure protocols.

Jofra Archer has escaped serious punishment for breaching bio-security rules

The decision to go easy on Archer was made following a disciplinary hearing on Friday evening chaired by England team director Ashley Giles.

Archer’s agent and a representative from the Professional Cricketers’ Association were also involved.

Giles warned on Thursday that Archer’s moment of madness had risked “tens of millions of pounds” in lost TV revenue.

But he clearly felt that spending all five days of the Second Test in solitary confinement in his hotel room at Old Trafford was enough of a penalty.

Advertisement. Scroll to continue reading.

Archer was due to play in the game so lost his £12,000 match fee.

Giles, head coach Chris Silverwood and star all-rounder Ben Stokes have all said in the past two days that they would support Archer.

So it no surprise England have not thrown the book at him.

An ECB statement said: “Following a disciplinary hearing held on Friday evening, 17 July, England cricketer Jofra Archer has been fined an undisclosed amount and received an official written warning.

“He admitted breaching the team’s bio-secure protocols on Monday, 13 July when he made an unauthorised visit to his home in Hove. 

“Archer was withdrawn from England’s Second Test squad against West Indies at Emirates Old Trafford and is in five days of isolation at the venue. 

“He will undergo two Covid-19 tests in this period, which have to test negative before his self-isolation period is lifted.

, Archer escapes with fine and warning after 100-mile detour to see his dog – breaking team’s strict bio-security rules

Archer will now be available for the Third Test vs West Indies

“He is due to rejoin the rest of the squad on Tuesday, 21 July.”

Advertisement. Scroll to continue reading.

Archer drove from Southampton to Brighton the day after England lost the First Test at the Ageas Bowl – even though the players were specifically told to travel directly to Manchester.

His unsolicited detour came to light only on Wednesday evening when he let it slip to a member of England’s backroom staff.

Advertisement. Scroll to continue reading.
Advertisement
Advertisement

Latest

Premier League

Xabi Alonso Prefers to Stay at Bayer Leverkusen Liverpool is in search of a new manager following Jurgen Klopp's departure, but reports suggest that...

Premier League

Major Rule Change The Premier League has implemented a significant rule change regarding ball boys and girls after a recent incident involving Coventry manager...

Premier League

Green Light for Ambitious Project Birmingham City FC is on the verge of finalizing a £50 million deal to acquire an abandoned motor circuit...

Premier League

Dynamic Trio of Best Pals Erling Haaland is known for his pranks, and according to Sander Berge, the close friendship between Haaland, Martin Odegaard,...

Premier League

Nuno's Reaction Nuno Espirito Santo revealed his anger and frustration after being informed about Nottingham Forest's four-point deduction for breaking financial rules, which pushed...

Premier League

Arsenal Fans Rally Behind Jailed Journalist Evan Gershkovich, an Arsenal fan and journalist, remains confined in Moscow's Lefortovo Prison on spying charges laid by...

Advertisement
Advertisement

Facebook

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement