Date:27/04/2009 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2009/04/27/stories/2009042760191700.htm

Sport - Cricket

Ajmal reported for suspect action

ABU DHABI: Pakistan off-spinner Saeed Ajmal was reported for an illegal bowling action after the second ODI against Australia, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Sunday.

“Ajmal, the right-arm spinner, was reported by the on-field umpires Asad Rauf and Billy Bowden as well as third umpire Zameer Haider and fourth umpire Nadeem Ghouri after the second match at Dubai,” said an ICC release.

The umpires had reported concerns over the player’s action and, having monitored it during both matches in the series so far, decided more scrutiny was appropriate.

Younis Khan fined

Meanwhile, Pakistan captain Younis Khan was fined half of his match fee for his team’s slow over rate during a six-wicket loss to Australia in the second ODI, the ICC said. — Agencies