Thursday 25 / April / 2024
Dharamsala: Oman's off-spinner Amir Ali, who has been reported by umpires for suspect bowling action, will undergo tests in south Indian city of Chennai.
According to Oman Cricket sources, Amir Ali has already reached Chennai and is accompanied by team physiotherapist Jaganathan Premnath.
After the tests in Chennai, the duo are scheduled to return to Muscat on Thursday.
Amir Ali played a stellar role in Oman's sensational victory over Ireland in a Group A preliminary round match of the ICC World T20 here on March 9.
However, the off-spinner was reported for a suspect bowling action during Oman's final group match against Bangladesh on Sunday.
An ICC statement, issued after Oman's match against Bangladesh, said the match officials' report cited concerns about the legality of the 37-year-old's bowling action.
Amir had also been reported in the past and normally his suspect action comes when he bowls the faster one.
Now since he is playing the official matches, it is absolutely necessary for him to get the clearance, though he can continue to bowl in the international matches until the test results are known.
It is now imperative for Oman Cricket to educate Oman cricketers and make them understand the laws of cricket.
