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PCB confirms Stage 2 process completed on Shoaib Akhtar
Pakistan Cricket Board - 24 December 2001

The PCB has confirmed to the ICC that it considers Stage 2 in case of Shoaib Akhtar to be concluded. This is based upon the UWA (University of Western Australia) report of 5 December, wherein it is stated the "Mr Akhtar was born with an abnormal upper limp (bowling arm). This limb will always give the impression of an unorthodox position during deliver" and that, "No amount of practice or technique training can modify these two anatomical characteristics" and that, "Mr Akhtar should be permitted to bowl for Pakistan without further concern as to his action".

The ICC will now circulate the UWA report to all International Panel Umpires and Referees, asking them to pay particular attention to the report.

In case Shoaib is called again, Stage 3 will be invoked and the full medical evidence placed before the ICC Bowling Review Group, for its final decision. Shoaib will be free to play International cricket unless banned by the ICC Bowling Review Group.

Khalid Butt
Media Manager PCB
24 December 2001

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