Pakistan’s ace off-spinner Saeed Ajmal has been suspended from international cricket after tests found his bowling action was illegal, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said Tuesday.
Ajmal, the world’s number one bowler in one-day internationals, was suspended “with immediate effect” following tests carried out by ICC’s accredited team in Brisbane last month.
The off-spinner’s bowling action was reported by match officials during Pakistan’s seven-wicket loss to Sri Lanka in the first Test in Galle last month.
According to a press release on ICC’s website, the analysis revealed that all his deliveries exceeded the 15 degrees level of tolerance permitted under the regulations.
Ajmal can apply a re-assessment after he has modified his bowling action in accordance with ICC rules.
