Authorities reportedly identify culprit who racially abused Jofra Archer

What’s the story?

There have been reports circulating that the person culpable of hurling racist slurs at Jofra Archer might have been identified. The breakthrough reportedly came about after the perpetrator tried contacting the English fast-bowler on social media platform, Instagram.

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Archer was subjected to racist abuse during the recently concluded Test between England and New Zealand at the Bay Oval, where the fast bowler heard the offensive language while walking back to the pavilion after being dismissed. The pacer immediately informed the stewards and team security about the incident.

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The heart of the matter

According to ESPN, the person believed to be behind the hurling of racist slurs tried getting in touch with Archer via a direct message on Instagram. The above provided the authorities with a shot in their arm with regards to their investigation with them now confident of recognising him and taking adequate action.

Additionally, the authorities are still monitoring the CCTV footage available and have asked for spectators to come forward with any bit of information that could help identify the culprit.

England’s director of cricket, Ashley Giles, remarked that he was saddened by such an incident and that the New Zealanders were equally hurt that such a circumstance had arisen on their patch. Giles also quipped that the English team management and board were in complete support of Archer, who had to unfortunately go through such an ordeal.

The former England spinner concluded, saying,

It's a good series and played in the right fashion and one person should not ruin that but it's a shame that sort of thing is still in society.

What’s next?

The authorities would be hoping to catch hold of the person guilty before the 2nd Test of the series begins on the 29th of November at Hamilton.