Mohammad Hasnain, Pakistan fast bowler is set to undergo a test on his bowling action on Tuesday, after it was reported by umpires in the Big Bash League. The pacer has just finished a productive five-game stint with Sydney Thunder but will now undergo the test at the ICC-accredited biomechanics laboratory in Lahore.
The 21-year-old, who once bowled a 155kph delivery in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL), made a strong impact in his debut season at the BBL. He came in as a replacement for English quick Saqib Mahmood and took 3 for 20 in Thunder’s 28-run win over Adelaide Strikers, in his debut.
Mohammad Hasnain Reported For Suspect Illegal Bowling Action And Is Set To Undergo A Test On His Bowling Action
Pakistan pacer Mohammad Hasnain has been reported for a suspect illegal bowling action in the ongoing Big Bash League. His action was reported by the umpires in the game between Sydney Thunder and Adelaide Strikers on January 2. In a statement, Cricket Australia confirmed it was during that first appearance that he was reported by the umpires.
A file photo of pacer Mohammad Hasnain. — PSL/File
Mohammad Hasnain played another four matches in the competition. In his last game against Sydney Sixers, Moises Henriques was heard on the stump mic saying “nice throw mate” to Mohammad Hasnain, after he bowled him a bouncer. He didn’t pick up a wicket in that game though he was economical (4-0-22-0), as the Sydney Sixers won the match by 60 runs.
Mohammad Hasnain, who once bowled a 155kph delivery in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL), has played 8 ODIs and 18 T20 Internationals after making his Pakistan debut in 2019. He has picked 12 ODI and 17 T20I scalps.
Mohammad Hasnain Picked 7 Wickets In 5 Games In Big Bash League
In the five games he played, Mohammad Hasnain conceded runs at just 6.00 per over while taking seven wickets at an average of 15.71. He was due to undergo a test on his action on January 19 in Australia, but because he was due to return to Pakistan at the end of his stint and because there is an ICC-accredited testing facility in Lahore, it was decided he would get tested there.
The test comes at a crucial time for Mohammad Hasnain, given that the PSL’s seventh season is due to begin in less than ten days in Karachi and he is an important part of the Quetta Gladiators squad. If the test finds his action to be legal, he will continue playing as usual. But if he is found to have an illegal action, he will be suspended from bowling in international cricket and domestic events around the world until he corrects his action.
Under clause 11.5 of the ICC’s regulations and protocols surrounding illegal actions, the Pakistan Cricket Board – as Mohammad Hasnain’s national cricket federation – can permit him to bowl in their domestic events. Mohammad Hasnain could be allowed to bowl in the PSL, though in the past they have not permitted bowlers with suspect actions to bowl in the league.
In any case, he is allowed to bowl until the results of his testing come out, which could take up to 14 days. That means, in theory, he could be fine to bowl in the opening games of the PSL. As the initial report was made during a BBL match, CA will review and verify the report provided by the PCB’s testing facility.
The then 19-year-old Pakistan right-arm pacer Mohammad Hasnain claimed a hat-trick (5th October 2019) evening during the first T20I of the three-match home T20I series against Sri Lanka. He became the youngest bowler to claim a T20I hat-trick. On 3 November 2020, in the third match against Zimbabwe, he took his first five-wicket haul in ODI cricket, returning figures of 5/26 in 10 overs.
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