The ICC has found Bowlingaction of Pakistan's Mohammad Hafeezto be legal and the off-spinner can now resume Bowlingin international Cricket
On April 17, Hafeez underwent a re-assessment of his Bowlingaction at the Loughborough University, where it was revealed that the amount of elbow extension in his Bowlingaction was within the 15-degree level of tolerance permitted under the ICC Illegal BowlingRegulations.
The Match Officials are still at liberty to report Hafeez in the future if they believe he is displaying a suspect action and not reproducing the legal action from the reassessment.
To assist the Match Officials, they will be provided with images and video footage of the bowler's remodeled legal Bowlingaction.
Meanwhile, the Windies' Ronsford Beaton has failed an independent assessment and is suspended from Bowlingin international Cricket The fast bowler had been reported with a suspect Bowlingaction during the second ODI against New Zealandin Christchurch on December 24.
In accordance with the Regulations, Beaton's international suspension will also be recognised and enforced by all National CricketFederations for domestic Cricketevents played in their own jurisdiction, save that, with the consent of CricketWest Indies, Beaton may be able to play in domestic Cricketevents played in the Caribbeanunder the auspices of CricketWest Indies.
The Playercan apply for a re-assessment after modifying his Bowlingaction in accordance with clause 4.5 of the ICC Illegal BowlingRegulations.
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