New Zealand Cricket to apologise to Jofra Archer for racial abuse

New Zealand Cricket (NZC) 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 make further inquiries tomorrow to identify the man responsible.

"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," Archer tweeted.

NZC has zero tolerance towards abusive or offensive language at any of its venues and will refer any developments in the case to the police.

They will also contact Archer personally tomorrow to apologise for the unacceptable experience, and promised increased vigilance in the matter when the teams next meet in Hamilton.