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International off-spinner Shoaib Malik's bowling action looks suspect only for one particular delivery otherwise his action has no fault nor against the ICC rules.

This is the finding of two-man PCB Group of Bowling Advisors former Test off-spinner Ijaz Fakih and fast bowler Mohsin Kamal.Malik was reported for suspect bowling action during last Sharjah Cup.

The Bowling Advisors, examined the video footage of Malik on Thursday at the Gaddafi Stadium and gave their ruling on Friday. The footage was received from the ICC. The advisors observed that Shoaib Malik's arm for one particular delivery which goes the other way for the off- spinner, apparently seems to deviate from the ICC rules otherwise his action was faultless

It was decided by the PCB that Malik would be trained by the former Test off-spinner and now an umpire, Mohammad Nazir Junior, in the Pakistan National Academy which would start at the Gaddafi Stadium from May 14, to remove technical flaws with his action. Earlier, Malik's bowling action was physically examined by the Advisors on April 26.

The third member of Advisors Iqbal Sikandar could not attend the meeting as he is presently in England and attending coaching course.

© Dawn