Kraigg Brathwaite gets bowling action cleared by ICC: Details here
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Windies all-rounder Kraigg Brathwaite, who was subject to a possible illegal bowling action by the International Cricket Council (ICC), can breathe a sigh of relief after his action got cleared.
According to a report, ICC cleared Kraigg's action on Tuesday and he can resume bowling.
Kraigg is a part-time off-spinner, who has collected 18 Test wickets and an ODI wicket.
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Kraig was reported for suspect action during India Tests
It was during last month when Kraigg was reported for a suspect action during the Jamaica Test against India. The match officials had raised concerns over the legality of his bowling action, as he bowled nine overs in the two Tests and claimed a wicket.
Bowling assessment test
Kraigg underwent bowling assessment test in Loughborough
Following his reported action, Kraigg was asked to undergo a bowling assessment test, which he did so on September 14 at Loughborough, in England.
Following the test, it was concluded that 'the amount of elbow extension for all his deliveries was within the 15-degree level of tolerance permitted under the ICC Illegal Bowling Regulations.'
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Kraigg was reported for suspect action in 2017
Meanwhile, this wasn't the first time Kraigg was reported for a suspect action, as the same had already happened two years before, during a Test series in England. However, following the bowling assessment test in Loughborough back then, he was cleared to bowl again.
Suspect action
What is suspect actions and its rules?
The suspect action is a term given to a possible illegal bowling action of the bowler.
Upon being reported, the bowler has to undergo a bowling assessment test.
Under trained experts and after the scientific procedure, it is determined if the 'player's elbow extends by an amount of more than 15 degrees between their arm reaching the horizontal and the ball being released.'
Penalties
What happens when someone has illegal bowling action?
Upon analysis, if it is found that the bowler is using an illegal action, he is banned from bowling in international cricket by the ICC.
Consequently, the bowler would be required to mend, improve or use a different bowling action to continue bowling.
However, he would need to undergo a fresh test to be cleared in order to resume bowling in international cricket.