Published: Sep 09, 2014, 12:32 PM (IST)
Edited: Sep 09, 2014, 01:33 PM (IST)
Sep 9, 2014
Saeed Ajmal on Tuesday was banned by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for throwing. All of Ajmal’s deliveries were found to be exceeding the ’15 degrees’ rule.
The official media release by ICC stated the following: “The International Cricket Council today confirmed that an independent analysis has found the bowling action of Pakistan’s off-spinner Saeed Ajmal to be illegal and, as such, the player has been suspended from bowling in international cricket with immediate effect. The analysis revealed that all his deliveries exceeded the 15 degrees level of tolerance permitted under the regulations.
Here are Twitter reactions on Saeed Ajmal’s suspension.
Can’t believe Ajmal couldn’t bowl straight even in the lab. Itna toh Murali ne bhi kar liya tha.
— Fake IPL Player (@_fakeiplplayer) September 9, 2014
#longsleeves #whatareyouhiding — Rob Moody (@robelinda2) September 9, 2014
I will help and support saeed ajmal to the best of my ability if required
— Saqlain Mushtaq (@Saqlain_Mushtaq) September 9, 2014
It is not only Doosra. The Tests conducted in Brisbane revealed that Ajmal’s all deliveries exceeded the 15-degree limit. #AjmalSuspended
— Mazher Arshad (@cricket_U) September 9, 2014
“@dhraza: @BumbleCricket what do you make of the news that Saeed Ajmal has been banned?” Inevitable ….
— David ‘Bumble’ Lloyd (@BumbleCricket) September 9, 2014
Sad to hear of Ajmal’s ban… I can possibly understand the doosra but offbreaks? I hope he can correct his actions in time for CWC’15
— Dav Whatmore (@dfwhatmore) September 9, 2014
Saeed Ajmal didn’t go to bowling school. Yet he passed with more than 15 degrees.
— Gaurav Sethi (@BoredCricket) September 9, 2014
Wow – Ajmal banned! Never nice to see fellow professionals going through a tough time…hopefully he’s back soon!
— Kevin Pietersen (@KP24) September 9, 2014
More to follow
Complete coverage of Saeed Ajmal’s suspension here
