Warnaweera suspended for two years

It is understood that Warnaweera is under investigation by the ICC's ACU.

It is understood that Warnaweera is under investigation by the ICC’s ACU.

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Galle chief curator Jayananda Warnaweera has been banned from all cricket activities for two years by Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) after he did not turn up for two interviews with the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU).

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Pakistan spinner Saeed Ajmal has withdrawn from the country’s World Cup squad after admitting that he needs more time to rectify his bowling action.

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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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Hafeez to return home from UAE

"He needs rest and his bowling action also [needs to] be reviewed by experts at the National Cricket Academy"

“He needs rest and his bowling action also [needs to] be reviewed by experts at the National Cricket Academy”

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Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez will return home from the United Arab Emirates after sustaining a hamstring injury and being reported for a suspect action during the first Test against New Zealand in Abu Dhabi.

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