Kane Williamson apologizes to Jofra Archer over spectator’s racial abuse at the Bay Oval

Jofra Archer, the England fast bowler, had to face racial abuse during the opening Test against New Zealand at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui. The speedster mentioned in his tweet that the crowd was amazing, barring the one person, who abused him. The authorities in New Zealand reckoned that the individual, who hurled the expletives at Archer, have been identified.

Even Jofra tweeted about the person, who he believed was sitting around the scoreboard area. Later, the pacer deleted the tweet though. Black Caps skipper Kane Williamson, who’s known to be a humble character, is now planning to apologize to Archer for the spectator’s rough behaviour. The Kiwi captain stated that it’s not the kind of act expected from the New Zealand people.

It’s a horrific thing, says Williamson

“It’s certainly against everything that we as Kiwis are about, and I certainly hope that nothing like that ever happens again. I can only apologise on behalf of Kiwis to Jofra, not only from our team and how we look to conduct ourselves, but what we expect of Kiwis in general,” Williamson was quoted as saying in stuff.co.nz.

The incident sent shivers down Williamson’s spine, more so because of the multi-cultural setting in New Zealand. Moreover, he sounded confident, mentioning that such things shouldn’t take place in the future.

“Absolutely, 100 per cent [I was shocked], We were out there too and didn’t hear anything… obviously we were focusing on other things. It’s a horrific thing. In a country, and a setting where it is very much multi-cultural, it’s something we need to put to bed quickly and hope nothing like that ever happens again. It certainly won’t if there’s any influence we can have on it,” he added.

Meanwhile, after the shambolic occurring, New Zealand Cricket (NZC) also released a statement, confirming that they would tender an apology to Jofra Archer. The board also didn’t mince any words in putting forth the zero tolerance towards such unsportsmanlike act on the field.

As far as cricket is concerned, the hosts won by an innings and 65 runs to take a 1-0 lead. Archer picked up only BJ Watling’s wicket in the 42 overs he bowled. In the second innings, the Barbados-born managed 30 runs off 50 balls, but couldn’t save his team from the innings loss.

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