After an innings and 65-runs loss in the first Test against New Zealand at Bay Oval, England speedster Jofra Archer claimed that he received "racial insults" from a member of the crowd while batting on Day 5.

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Taking to Twitter, Archer wrote: "A bit disturbing hearing racial insults today whilst battling to help save my team, the crowd was been amazing this week except for that one guy, @TheBarmyArmy was good as usual also."

Following his allegations, New Zealand Cricket issued a statement in which they apologised to Archer over the incident.

“New Zealand Cricket will be contacting, and apologising to English fast bowler Jofra Archer, who was racially abused by a spectator as he left the field at the conclusion of the first Test at Bay Oval, Mt Maunganui. Although security providers at the venue were unable to locate the perpetrator, NZC will be examining CCTV footage and making further inquiries tomorrow in an endeavour to identify the man responsible,” the statement read.

New Zealand Cricket also ensured the Barbados-born English cricketer of better vigilance when the two teams will meet for the second Test in Hamilton from Friday (November 29).

“NZC has zero tolerance towards abusive or offensive language at any of its venues and will refer any developments in the case to police. It will contact Mr Archer tomorrow to apologise for the unacceptable experience, and to promise increased vigilance in the matter when the teams next meet in Hamilton,” it further added.