IPL 2020: Kolkata Knight Rider’s management expresses shock at Sunil Narine being reported

Xtra Time Web Desk: Kolkata Knight Rider’s management on Monday expressed their shock at their premier spinner Sunil Narine being reported for suspect action by on field umpires in the match against Kings XI Pinjab on October 10. In a statement issued by the franchise, KKR management said considering Narine has played over 115 games in the IPL since 2012 and as many as 68 games since 2015, when he was last reported during the IPL season for a suspect action before being subsequently cleared completely by SRASSC, an ICC accredited facility.

Furthermore, he was playing his 6th game this season, with no concerns expressed formally or informally by the match officials so far.

Having said this, the franchise was respectful of the process that the IPL has put in place to have Narine’s action reviewed, and are working closely with the IPL in this matter. Here is the entire statement from KKR management: