PCB to train Hafeez for biomechanics bowling test
PCB backed the star all-rounder to remove bend from action by repeated biomechanic tests at NCA
LAHORE (Dunya News) – Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has arranged a training session for the star all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez in order to remove the bend from his bowling action and end the suspension.
Hafeez will be trained at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) where PCB’s review committee will work on his bowling action. After every 10 days of training, he will undergo a biomechanics test at the academy in order to bowl within the prescribed 15-degree limit.
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The 37-year-old cricketer was suspended for illegal action last week after he failed to clear the bowling test and exceeding the 15-degree level of tolerance of ICC. He was suspended for the third time in last three years from the international cricket. During third ODI against Sri Lanka played at Abu Dhabi on October 18, he was reported by the onfield umpire before participating in an assessment to check his bowling arm.
In accordance with Article 11.1 of the ICC Illegal Bowling Regulations, Hafeez’s international suspension was recognised and enforced by all National Cricket Federations for domestic cricket events played in their own jurisdiction.
In 2014, he was reported for suspected action during New Zealand Test in November and the suspension for illegal action came after just one month. He remodelled his bowling action in the April of 2015 and ICC cleared him to bowl afterwards.
However, his career was dented yet again during Sri Lanka Test in Galle as he was reported for suspect action within a short span. The results during assessment confirmed his action exceeding the 15 degrees limit and as penalty, he was suspended from bowling for 12 months.
