Pakistan pacer Mohammad Hasnain banned from bowling due to illegal action

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Xtra Time Web Desk: Pakistani pacer Mohammad Hasnain has been suspended from bowling after getting caught to have bowling illegally, at the ICC’s accredited testing centre in Lahore.

Pakistan Cricket Board released a statement saying, “The PCB today received a formal and detailed report from Cricket Australia on Mohammad Hasnain’s assessment test, which stated his elbow extension for his good length delivery, full length delivery, slow bouncer and bouncer exceeded the 15-degree limits.”

“”The PCB has discussed the report with its own bowling experts and is confident that the problem can be resolved. The PCB will now appoint a bowling consultant who will work with Mohammad Hasnain so that he can rectify his bowling action and be ready for a reassessment,” stated further.

PCB also gave its verdict on Hasnain that he would not be allowed to participate in the Pakistan Super League and will use the time to modify his bowling action.

“Mohammad Hasnain is an asset for Pakistan and one of the very few bowlers to consistently click 145kmp. As such, and keeping his future and Pakistan’s interest at the forefront, the PCB, on the recommendation of the PSL 2022 Technical Committee, has decided he will not be allowed to continue to participate in the Pakistan Super League,” stated PCB.

“Instead, he will use this time to work with the PCB-appointed bowling consultant to modify his bowling action so that he can apply for a reassessment and become eligible to return to international cricket as quickly as practically possible,” stated further.