Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez has been reported with a suspected illegal bowling action during the first Test against New Zealand in Abu Dhabi on yesterday, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said Thursday.
“The match officials’ report, which was handed over to the Pakistan team manager Moin Khan, cited concerns about the legality of the 34-year-old’s bowling action,” the ICC said.
Hafeez’s bowling action will now be scrutinized further under the ICC process relating to suspected illegal bowling actions reported in Tests, one-day matches and T20 internationals.
As per the ICC rules on dealing with the suspect action, Hafeez is required to undergo testing within 21 days, and, during this period, Hafeez is permitted to continue bowling in international cricket until the results of the testing are known.
