Pakistan pacer Mohammad Hasnain suspended from bowling due to illegal action

Pakistani pacer Mohammad Hasnain has been suspended from bowling after being found to have an illegal bowling action, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said on Friday. Hasnain’s bowling action was reported by umpires in the recently concluded Big Bash League in Australia.

“Keeping his future and Pakistan’s interest at the forefront, the PCB … has decided he will not be allowed to continue to participate in the Pakistan Super League,” it said.

“Until Mohammad Hasnain clears his reassessment, he will remain suspended from bowling in international cricket.”

The PCB described the bowler as an “asset” citing his ability to bowl consistently at 145 kmph and was optimistic of his return to the game after remodelling his action.

“The PCB has discussed the report with its own bowling experts and is confident that the problem can be resolved.”

“He will use this time to work with the PCB-appointed bowling consultant to modify his bowling action so that he can apply for a reassessment and become eligible to return to international cr

The 21-year-old Hasnain underwent the test at the ICC-accredited biomechanics laboratory in Lahore after finishing a productive five-game stint with Sydney Thunder. Hasnain, who once bowled a 155kph delivery in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL), has played eight ODIs and 18 T20 Internationals after making his Pakistan debut in 2019.

Coming in as a replacement for English pacer Saqib Mahmood, he made a strong impact in his debut season at the BBL, taking seven wickets from five matches at an average of 15.71 and an economy of 6.00 per over.

Hasnain was due to undergo a test on his bowling action on January 19 in Australia, but because he was due to return to Pakistan at the end of his stint, it was decided he would get tested at the ICC-accredited testing facility in Lahore.