The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday cleared Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez to return to bowling at international level after remodelling his action. He was reported for a suspect bowling action during a one-day international against Sri Lanka in Abu Dhabi last October, with an assessment finding it illegal for the third time in his career.
He underwent remodelling of his action and had a re-assessment of his bowling action last month.
“The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced that following remedial work and re-assessment, the bowling action of Pakistan’s Hafeez has been found to be legal, and the off-spinner can now resume bowling in international cricket,” said an ICC statement.
Hafeez is not part of Pakistan’s Test squad currently touring Ireland and England. Pakistan head coach Mickey Arthur last month said Hafeez needed to clear his action.
“The doors are not closed for Hafeez at all. If Hafeez is bowling, he becomes a very good option for us. If he doesn’t bowl, it becomes a problem,” Arthur said.
