The first was called as a no-ball and had the second been treated similarly, Archer would not have been able to bowl again in the match. There was on-field confusion in the moment and animated scenes on the South Africa balcony, which was clearly unhappy about Nortje’s treatment. Match referee Andy Pycroft is understood to have spoken to England captain Joe Root about the incident and Archer is cleared to continue on day three, albeit under greater scrutiny. South Africa batsmen Anrich Nortje sits on the ground after avoiding a short ball from Jofra Archer as Jonny Bairstow looks on. Stuart Broad and James Anderson both struck early before Archer picked up two, leaving South Africa 175 ahead on 72 for four at stumps.

Source: The Irish Times December 27, 2019 19:18 UTC