Saeed Ajmal banned by ICC

Posted by : Unknown Tuesday, 9 September 2014

Major blow for Pakistan

In a major blow to the Pakistan Cricket Team just months before the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 kicks off, their star off-spinner Saeed Ajmal has been banned by ICC, after ICC found his bowling action illegal after a series of tests.

The No.1 ranked bowler in ODIs was reported for a suspect action after last month's first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle. He can apply for a re-assessment once he has modified his action.

"The player has been suspended from bowling in international cricket with immediate effect," the ICC statement said.

"The analysis revealed that all his deliveries exceeded the 15 degrees level of tolerance permitted under the regulations."

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