“We as players have no power to report anyone”
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England captain Alastair Cook has denied rumours and speculation that England were involved in the decision to report Sri Lanka spinner Sachithra Senanayake’s bowling action.
“Senanayake will go in for ICC scrutiny at the Cardiff Metropolitan University within the next few days”
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Sri Lanka off-spinner Sachithra Senanayake will have his bowling action tested in Cardiff after it was reported by the umpires during the fourth ODI against England at Lord’s.
Sri Lanka spinner Sachithra Senanayake was recently reported for having an illegal bowling action
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The International Cricket Council (ICC) are searching for better ways to check whether bowlers have illegal bowling actions.
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“I have put in a lot of hard work over the past few months”
West Indies spinner Shane Shillingford is set to make his domestic return following his suspension from international cricket for having an illegal bowling action.
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Shillingford took 11 wickets in the two-Test series
West Indies all-rounder Marlon Samuels and off-spinner Shane Shillingford have both been reported for suspicious bowling actions by the International Cricket Council (ICC) and will have to undergo independent tests within the next 21 days.
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Ryder tested positive for a banned substance
New Zealand batsman Jesse Ryder has been slapped with a six-month ban after failing a drug test in March and will not be able to play any competitive cricket until October 19.
The Real Time Snickometer would become an automated part of the DRS
In the past number of series there have numerous decisions involving batsmen edging the ball that have left commentators, pundits and fans all scratching their heads, but their cries of better technology being needed for edges have been answered after Australia-based company BBG Sports invented the Real Time Snickometer, which is said to “have taken the Hot Spot system from an accuracy of around 85% to a current accuracy of 95%”.
Jamshed is looking to become one of Pakistan’s most consistent batsmen in all three formats
Pakistan opening batsman Nasir Jamshed has announced that he is looking to enhance his reputation by being able to thrive in any condition and is hoping to put his plan into action during the ongoing Test series against South Africa, which is the first time he has played outside of Asia.
Lyon has been heavily criticised for his lack of variations and bowling speed
Australia coach Mickey Arthur has voiced his support for Nathan Lyon after the off-spinner received some scathing criticisms from Sri Lankan legend Muttiah Muralitharan and former Australian spinner Stuart MacGill.
Hastings believes getting de Villiers out made his debut that much more special
Australia pace bowler John Hastings has announced that making his debut for the country at the WACA in Perth was the greatest moment of his life since just two years ago he had made his domestic return after having reconstructive shoulder surgery.
