Kraigg Brathwaite has been reported for a suspect bowling action following the first Test against England at Edgbaston.
Brathwaite, the opening batsman who bowls part-time off breaks, sent down six overs for six runs in England's innings. He will now be required to undergo testing within 14 days but is allowed to continue to bowl in international cricket until the results are known.
The match officials’ report, which was handed over to the Windies’ team management, cited concerns about the legality of the 24-year-old’s bowling action.
Brathwaite’s bowling action will now be scrutinised further under the ICC process relating to suspected illegal bowling actions reported in Tests, ODIs and T20Is. He is required to undergo testing within 14 days, and, during this period, Brathwaite is permitted to continue bowling in international cricket until the results of the testing are known.
He has 12 wickets in Test cricket including 6-29 against Sri Lanka in Colombo.
Details of the ICC regulations for the review of bowlers reported with suspected illegal bowling actions can be found below:
ICC Suspect Illegal Bowling Action Regulations – Effective 19 October 2016
Kraigg Brathwaite reported for a suspect bowling action
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He always looked like a pelter to me. And he's a rubbish bowler too so this might be a blessing in disguise. I couldn't understand the Bajan thinking of omitting Bishoo and then asking Braithwaite to bowl several overs of spin.