Dubai: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday suspended Ambati Rayudu from bowling in international cricket, after the player failed to test his suspect action within the stipulated period of 14 days.
'The player elected not to submit a test of his bowling action within the stipulated period of 14 days of being reported for a suspect action, and therefore, he has been suspended with immediate effect, in accordance with clause 4.2 of ICC regulations,' the Council said in a statement. 'The suspension will remain in place until he is tested, and can demonstrate he is able to bowl with a legal action,' it added.
The 33-year-old Indian player was reported on January 13 for a suspect action, during the first one-day international of their series against Australia in Sydney. However, according to Article 11.5 of the Regulations and with the consent of the Board of Control for Cricket in India, Rayudu may be allowed to bowl in domestic cricket events, played under the auspices of the BCCI. (UNI)