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Zimbabwean Brian Vitori suspended for illegal bowling action

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Published on February 19, 2016 with No Comments

Vetori was reported after the third T20I against Bangladesh in Khulna on 20 January 2016

Cooper reported for bowling action
West Indian all-rounder Kevon Cooper was reported for a suspect bowling action in the ongoing Pakistan Super League in Dubai, the first instance of this kind in the Twenty20 league.The 27-year-old, who has yet to play international cricket for the West Indies but had featured in first class cricket for his native Trinidad and Tobago, was reported during the game between Lahore and Quetta in Dubai.The Pakistan Super League (PSL) release said Cooper had been put on a warning list for the moment.
Zimbabwean left-arm seamer Brian Vitori has been suspended from bowling in international cricket with immediate effect after his bowling action found to be illegal.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) released a statement confirming the suspension.
“The International Cricket Council confirmed that an independent assessment has found the bowling action of Zimbabwe’s Brian Vetori to be illegal and, as such, the left-arm fast bowler has been suspended from bowling in international cricket with immediate effect.
“The assessment revealed that all variations of his deliveries exceeded the 15 degrees level of tolerance permitted under the regulations,” the statement read.

It further stated that, the player can however “apply for a re-assessment after modifying his bowling action”.
“In accordance with Article 6.1 of the regulations, Vetori’s international suspension will also be recognised and enforced by all National Cricket Federations for domestic cricket events played in their own jurisdiction, save that, with the consent of Zimbabwe Cricket, Vetori may be able to play in domestic cricket events played in Zimbabwe under the auspices of Zimbabwe Cricket.
“The player can apply for a re-assessment after modifying his bowling action in accordance with clause 2.4 of the Regulations for the Review of Bowlers Reported with Suspected Illegal Bowling Actions,” it added.
Vetori, 25, was reported after the third T20I against Bangladesh in Khulna on 20 January 2016.
He has played four Tests, 19 ODIs and 11 T20s for Zimbabwe after making his international debut in August 2011.

 

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