According to the Pakistan Cricket Board, the International Cricket Council suspended Pakistan pace bowler Mohammad Hasnain from international cricket on Friday for illegal bowling action.
Hasnain, who has been considered as one of Pakistan’s young talented fast bowlers, has been initially reported by referees in Australia the previous month when he played Sydney Thunder in the Big Bash League (BBL), but his bowling act was examined in Lahore as the pacer was forced to travel back home in time to play in the Pakistan Super League (PSL).
Hasnain claimed 3 wickets in 3 matches for his Quetta Gladiators team in the current PSL, but he was benched for Thursday’s game versus Islamabad United, where the Quetta defeated by 43 runs.
Mohammad Hasnain Suspended :
Hasnain can rectify his bowling action and be ready for a reassessment: PCB
“The PCB today received a formal and detailed report from Cricket Australia on Mohammad Hasnain’s assessment test, which stated his elbow extension for his good length delivery, full-length delivery, slow bouncer and bouncer exceeded the 15-degree limits,” stated an official PCB release.
“The PCB has discussed the report with its own bowling experts and is confident that the problem can be resolved. The PCB will now appoint a bowling consultant who will work with Mohammad Hasnain so that he can rectify his bowling action and be ready for a reassessment,” stated further.
The PCB further announced that Hasnain will not be permitted to continue playing in the PSL and that he will employ the time to improve his bowling action.
PCB statement on Mohammad Hasnain
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“Mohammad Hasnain is an asset for Pakistan and one of the very few bowlers to consistently click 145kmp. As such, and keeping his future and Pakistan’s interest at the forefront, the PCB, on the recommendation of the PSL 2022 Technical Committee, has decided he will not be allowed to continue to participate in the Pakistan Super League,” stated PCB.
“Instead, he will use this time to work with the PCB-appointed bowling consultant to modify his bowling action so that he can apply for a reassessment and become eligible to return to international cricket as quickly as practically possible,” stated further.
