The International Cricket Council (ICC) has suspended Pakistan spin maestro Saeed Ajmal from bowling in an international matches with immediate effect after his bowling action was found illegal.
The right-arm spinner, who is currently number-one-ranked bowler in one-day international cricket, has taken 178 wickets in 35 Test matches at an average of 28.10 and 183 wickets in 111 ODI’s at 22.18 average.
It has been deemed by the ICC that Ajmal’s action was found to be outside of the 15 degrees tolerance while he was being tested in Brisbane last month.
A statement from the ICC said: "The player has been suspended from bowling in international cricket with immediate effect.
"Saeed can apply a re-assessment after he has modified his bowling action in accordance with clause 2.4 of the Regulations for the Review of Bowlers Reported with Suspected Illegal Bowling Actions."
The suspension of the 36-year-old off-spinner is a huge blow for Pakistan, as he is unavailable to bowl in the series against Australia in UAE next week and doubtful for the 2015 World Cup as well.
Meanwhile Former Pakistan legend Saqlain Mushtaq has offered that he would be willing to help Ajmal in adjusting his action.
Mushtaq said on Twitter:
I will help and support saeed ajmal to the best of my ability if required
— Saqlain Mushtaq (@Saqlain_Mushtaq) September 9, 2014
Ajmal has only five months left to correct his bowling action and can apply to the ICC for a re-assessment in order to play in the 2015 World Cup, which starts in February.
Here’s the twitter reactions to Ajmal’s suspension:
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
Saeed Ajmal suspended from bowling. Testing shows all deliveries illegal. Huge call by ICC and serious re modification needed to action .
— mike selvey (@selvecricket) September 9, 2014
Make no mistake that bowling a Doosra and reverse swing are brilliant skills.. Do we want the Doosra banned?
— Dean Jones (@ProfDeano) September 9, 2014
Please don't shoot me over the Ajmal decision ... I don't make the laws.. One way if you think a kid throws it .. Then he is more than 15deg
— Dean Jones (@ProfDeano) September 9, 2014
Chuckers should have no place in the game but If ICC finds ALL Ajmal deliveries illegal now what was it doing for so many years?
— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) September 9, 2014
It's not much fun being a bowler these days is it? Hope Saeed Ajmal can find a solution. He's a wizard who is good for the game.
— simon hughes (@theanalyst) September 9, 2014
We are right behind you @REALsaeedajmal and you will get through this! No matter what you will always be the best spinner in the world fr me
— shan masood (@shani_official) September 9, 2014
The question for me is: has Adjmal's action always been illegal, or has it evolved that way because of weak governance?
— Iain O'Brien (@iainobrien) 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
Wish @REALsaeedajmal can modify his bowling action n get back with a bang.biggest asset of Pakistan cricke.all prayers wd him.
— Umar55 (@mdk_gul) 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
Ajmal been banned for throwing? I dont get it...just let em play...all the best bowlers chuck anyway!!!
— Adam Hollioake (@adamhollioake) September 9, 2014
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