Zimbabwe’s Victor Chirwa has been suspended from bowling in international cricket with immediate effect after the Event Panel of the Under-19 World Cup confirmed that he used an illegal bowling action.
Zimbabwe U19 bowler Victor Chirwa suspended for illegal bowling action (ICC Photo)
HIGHLIGHTS
- Zimbabwe’s Victor Chirwa has been suspended from bowling in international cricket
- Chirwa was reported by match officials during Zimbabwe’s match vs Papua New Guinea
- ICC confirmed that Zimbabwe’s Victor Chirwa uses an illegal bowling action
Zimbabwe’s Victor Chirwa has been suspended from bowling in international cricket with immediate effect after the Event Panel of the ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup confirmed that he used an illegal bowling action.
The Event Panel comprised members of the ICC Panel of Human Movement Specialists.
Chirwa was reported by the match officials during Zimbabwe’s match against Papua New Guinea on Saturday. Video footage of him bowling at the event was shared with the Event Panel for review.
The Event Panel concluded that Chirwa employed an illegal bowling action and, as such, in accordance with Article 6.7 of the regulations, he is immediately suspended from bowling in international cricket.
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