Archer available to play in Friday's third and final Test vs West Indies at Emirates Old Trafford
Tuesday 21 July 2020 09:36, UK
Jofra Archer's period of isolation is over after a second coronavirus test came back negative.
The England bowler had to self-isolate after being excluded from the squad for the second Test with the West Indies for breaching the squad's 's bio-secure protocols.
Archer made an unauthorised trip to his home in Hove after the first Test at Southampton's Ageas Bowl.
The 25-year-old was forced to isolate for five days and undergo two Covid-19 tests before being allowed to rejoin the camp.
Archer is available to play in Friday's third and final Test at Emirates Old Trafford.
The 25-year-old apologised for his misdemeanour and acknowledged his behaviour had put the health and safety of the team in danger.
Both England and the West Indies have been living, training and sleeping in two 'bubble' sites, at the Ageas Bowl and Emirates Old Trafford, adhering to strict health and safety procedures agreed by both boards.
Watch the series decider between England and West Indies, at Emirates Old Trafford, live on Sky Sports Cricket from 10.30am on Friday.
