Jofra Archer axed by England for West Indies Test after going on 100-mile detour home breaking strict bio-security rules

JOFRA ARCHER has been AXED from England’s team to take on West Indies just hours before the start of the Second Test

The England quick, 25, will be placed into isolation for five days and undergo two coronavirus tests after breaking strict bio-security protocols.

Jofra Archer’s breach will now see him miss the Second Test vs the West Indies

Jofra Archer looked in high spirits in training, but has been placed into isolation for breaching coronavirus protocol

He will only be removed from isolation if he tests negative on both occasions.

England revealed Archer’s breach took place between the First Test and the Second Test.

The players drove in individual cars from Southampton to Manchester on Monday.

The ECB later confirmed Archer stopped off at his home in Hove en route without permission – a 60-mile detour each way.

It is believed the 2019 World Cup-winner went back to his place in Sussex to see his girlfriend, Druanna Butler.

Archer had looked in fine form on day five of the First Test

A remorseful 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.

“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.”

England have been in their bio-secure camp for four weeks.

Players are expected to follow strict guidelines regarding social distancing, hygiene and not having contact with anyone from outside the bubble.

Archer took three wickets on the final day of England’s four-wicket defeat in the First Test – his best and most hostile bowling for almost a year.

He missed the final three Tests of the 3-1 series victory in South Africa during the winter because of an elbow injury. 

The West Indies team were made aware of the situation and are satisfied with the measures that were put in place following Archer’s breach.

James Anderson and Mark Wood have already been rested for the match at Old Trafford.

But England did not add anybody to their 13-man squad, which included a first call-up for Archer’s Sussex team-mate Ollie Robinson. 

Stuart Broad, Chris Woakes and Sam Curran – none of whom played in the First Test – were also in the squad.