Summary Saqlain himself had previously offered his assistance in order to correct Ajmal’s bowling action.
LAHORE (Dunya News) – After the International Cricket Council (ICC) imposed a ban on off-spinner Saeed Ajmal in the wake of his suspicious bowling action, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) got all geared up and decided to call upon star off-spinner Saqlain Mushtaq on Wednesday.
The officials stated that utilizing the expertise of the founder of “doosra”, Saqlain Mushtaq they would ensure Saeed Ajmal’s return to international cricket.
Saqlain himself had previously offered his assistance in order to correct Ajmal’s bowling action.
ICC on Tuesday banned Saeed Ajmal for illegal bowling action. "It is disappointing to learn the result of the biomechanic test in Brisbane but I have not given up. I don t see the ban as a major problem as I know I can work out on the flaws and make a comeback," Ajmal said.
Ajmal said he would soon meet PCB officials to decide on the next course of action.
"Obviously, I have to follow their advice but from what I know is that once we get the full medical report, we have a right of appeal and to challenge these findings," he said.
Ajmal, who was reported by match officials after the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle last month, has also been reported once before in 2009 but was cleared by the ICC after bio-mechanic tests in Perth. But since June the ICC has initiated a crackdown on bowlers with action problems under its new protocol.
The International Cricket Council on Tuesday confirmed that an independent analysis has deemed the bowling action of Ajmal illegal and, as such, the player has been suspended from bowling in international cricket with immediate effect.
The analysis revealed that all his deliveries exceeded the 15 degrees level of tolerance permitted under the regulations. Ajmal, however, said his dream to play in the World Cup is still not over.
"I want to play in the World Cup and see my country doing well and I will do whatever it takes to be ready for the tournament. I am a fighter and I know what
I have to do to get back into international cricket before the World Cup," he added.
He said he would also advice and expert opinion from former bowling greats to correct his action if required.
Earlier, ICC had imposed a ban on Saeed Ajmal in the wake of his illegal bowling action with immediate effect on Tuesday.
Saeed Ajmal was sent to Australia after being reported of a suspicious bowling action in the Test match against Sri Lanka in Galle.
ICC states that an independent analysis on his bowling action was conducted as a result of which Ajmal’s bowling action is found to be illegal. According to the reports, Saeed Ajmal’s deliveries exceeded 15 degrees level of tolerance permitted under the regulations.
Saeed Ajmal can plead an appeal against the decision within 15 days of the sanction.
ICC stated “Saeed, who was reported after the first Test match against Sri Lanka in Galle last month, can apply a re-assessment after he has modified his bowling action in accordance with clause 2.4 of the Regulations for the Review of Bowlers Reported with Suspected Illegal Bowling Actions.
The analysis was performed on 25 August by the ICC’s accredited team of Human Movement Specialists using the National Cricket Centre in Brisbane.”
