ICC clears Hafeez's bowling action

November 30, 2016 18:15

Experienced all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez could be a late addition to Pakistan's Test squad for Australia tour after the ICC today cleared his bowling action following remidial work.

"It is great news for me and a big moment because I have always wanted to contribute to the team as a bowler and batsman," Hafeez said in an interview.

Hafeez underwent a reassessment test of his bowling action at the National Cricket Centre in Brisbane on November 17 where it was revealed that the amount of elbow extension for all his off-spin deliveries was within the 15-degree level of tolerance permitted under the ICC regulations for the review of bowlers reported with suspected illegal bowling actions.

The ICC in its release also made it clear that the umpires are still at liberty to report Hafeez if they believe he is displaying a suspect action and not reproducing the legal action from the reassessment. To assist the umpires, they will be provided with images and video footage of the bowler's remodeled legal bowling action.

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