ICC clears Shane Shillingford’s bowling action
June 5th, 2011 - 11:27 pm ICT by IANSDubai, June 5 (IANS) West Indies’ off-spinner Shane Shillingford’s action was cleared by the International Cricket Council ICC) Sunday.
“ICC confirmed that following significant remedial work, an independent test has found the bowling action of the to be legal and as such the player can resume bowling in international cricket,” ICC said in a statement.
The 28-year-old from Dominica was originally reported by the umpires following the Galle Test against Sri Lanka in November 2010.
“A comprehensive analysis revealed that his mean elbow extension was now comfortably within the 15-degree level of tolerance permitted under the relevant regulations. During the original test in December 2010, his mean elbow extension had been calculated to be in excess of 15 degrees.
“In the wake of that test Shillingford was suspended from bowling in international cricket and subsequently underwent significant remedial work to modify his action.”
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