Ajmal withdraws from Pakistan’s World Cup squad

"We didn't want to take a risk with Ajmal's career because latest reports suggested his elbow extension was still not within the 15 degrees allowed by the ICC"

“We didn’t want to take a risk with Ajmal’s career because latest reports suggested his elbow extension was still not within the 15 degrees allowed by the ICC”

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Pakistan spinner Saeed Ajmal has withdrawn from the country’s World Cup squad after admitting that he needs more time to rectify his bowling action.

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Hafeez found to be flexing elbow up to 31 degrees, says ICC report

"Between the upper-arm-horizontal and ball release, the bowler extended his elbow well over 15 degrees during all deliveries"

“Between the upper-arm-horizontal and ball release, the bowler extended his elbow well over 15 degrees during all deliveries”

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According to an International Cricket Council (ICC) report, Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez was found to be flexing his elbow up to 31 degrees during his test at Loughborough University.

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Ajmal’s stock delivery, off-spinner and faster ball found to be legal

"I would like to request the ICC to give him a benefit of the doubt as his chronic injuries have forced him to bowl [differently]"

“I would like to request the ICC to give him a benefit of the doubt as his chronic injuries have forced him to bowl [differently]”

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After having his action unofficially tested at Loughborough University for a second time, it has been revealed that Pakistan spinner Saeed Ajmal’s stock delivery, off-spinner and faster ball are all legal.

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