Prenelan Subrayen cleared to bowl after ICC finds action legal
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed that South African spinner Prenelan Subrayen has been cleared to continue bowling in international cricket after his action was deemed legal following an independent assessment.
Subrayen was reported for a suspected illegal bowling action during the first ODI against Australia in Cairns on 19 August. He subsequently underwent a comprehensive assessment on 26 August at the National Cricket Centre in Brisbane.
Bowling action within ICC legal limits
The assessment revealed that Subrayen’s elbow extension for all deliveries was within the 15-degree tolerance allowed under the ICC Illegal Bowling Regulations. As a result, he is now eligible to resume bowling in all formats at the international level.
This development comes as a relief for the South Africa team, with Subrayen continuing to be available for selection during a crucial period of the international calendar.
ICC statement on bowling action review
Under ICC regulations, a player’s bowling action is deemed illegal if the elbow extension exceeds 15 degrees during delivery. Players reported for suspected illegal actions must undergo an independent biomechanical assessment at an ICC-accredited testing centre. The findings from this process determine whether the player can continue bowling in international cricket.
Details of the ICC Illegal Bowling Regulations can be found on the official ICC website.
