Lagatar24 Desk
Islamabad, Feb 4: Cricket Australia (CA) announced on Friday that Pakistan pacer Mohammad Hasnain has been suspended from international cricket after being determined to have an improper bowling action.
The 21-year-old bowler was reported by umpire Gerard Abood after bowling in a Big Bash League (BBL) match between Sydney Thunder and Adelaide Strikers at Sydney Showground Stadium on January 2. He once bowled 155 kph deliveries in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL).
Hasnain was scheduled to have his bowling action examined in Australia on January 19, but because he had to return to Pakistan at the end of his contract, it was decided that he would be tested at the ICC-accredited testing facility in Lahore.
“This process has been completed, with Hasnain’s action found to be illegal by the PCB’s testing laboratory and the report reviewed and verified by CA’s independent expert,” the CA said in a statement.
➡️ Hasnain's four deliveries exceeded the 15-degree limits
➡️ PCB to appoint bowling consultant to modify his action
➡️ Won't play #HBLPSL7 remainder
➡️ Suspended from bowling in international cricket until he's clearedRead more: https://t.co/Jt84Wt4sOZ#MohammadHasnain pic.twitter.com/QdYnYSTssV
— Cricket Pakistan (@cricketpakcompk) February 4, 2022
Notably, Hasnain has played eight ODIs and 18 T20 Internationals after making his Pakistan debut in 2019.
“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,” said Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).
