LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has confirmed the reports declaring Mohammad Hasnain’s bowling action ‘illegal’ and ensured to help the youngster in rectifying it.
In a statement after receiving Hasnain’s bowling action report from Cricket Australia CA, PCB shared that bowler’s elbow extension exceeded 15-degree limits.
“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,” PCB released a statement.
“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,” the statement added.
Meanwhile, PCB also pulled out Hasnain from HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 7.
“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 HBL PSL 2022 Technical Committee, has decided he will not be allowed to continue to participate in the HBL Pakistan Super League,
“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,
“As per the Illegal Bowling Action Regulations, until Mohammad Hasnain clears his reassessment, he will remain suspended from bowling in international cricket,” the statement concluded.
