The England and New Zealand cricket boards launched a probe on Monday after England fast bowler Jofra Archer said he was subjected to racial insults by a spectator while batting during the final day of the opening Test at Bay Oval.
New Zealand cruised to an innings and 65-run win over England to take a 1-0 lead in the two-match series.
Archer scored 30 and combined in a 59-run partnership for the ninth wicket with Sam Curran to delay the hosts’ victory.
He then wrote on Twitter: “A bit disturbing hearing racial insults today whilst battling to help save my team, the crowd has been amazing this week except for that one guy.”
%%%twitter https://twitter.com/TheBarmyArmy?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TheBarmyArmywas good as usual also
— Jofra Archer (@JofraArcher)
According to protocol, International Cricket Council-appointed match referee Javagal Srinath of India is expected to mention the incident in his match report to the world governing body.
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said the incident took place after Archer was dismissed and was walking off the field to the pavilion.