Akhtar advises Ajmal to legally challenge ICC ban
11 Sept 2014 4:22 AM IST
Having been at the receiving end of chucking accusations during his playing days, former Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar has advised Saeed Ajmal to legally challenge the new protocol of the ICC on bowling actions. ‘I just fear PCB does not leave Ajmal alone at this testing time for him and Pakistan cricket.
I think Saeed has to decide for himself whether should legally challenge the ban and new protocols or not,’ Akhtar said on Geo News channel. The former pacer who himself faced problems with his bowling action in his career and was twice reported for his action and cleared, said if he had been in Ajmal’s place he would take the legal route. ‘I think legal action is the best option for Saeed at this time. I am surprised at the number of bowlers being reported for suspect actions all of a sudden by the ICC match officials.
This new protocol needs to be challenged,’ he added. Shoaib said another option was that if Saeed worked hard on his bowling action it could be modified for good effect. ‘I was fortunate that when I was playing the board supported me a lot, particularly former chairman Tauqir Zia and the same is needed for Saeed,’ he said.
I think Saeed has to decide for himself whether should legally challenge the ban and new protocols or not,’ Akhtar said on Geo News channel. The former pacer who himself faced problems with his bowling action in his career and was twice reported for his action and cleared, said if he had been in Ajmal’s place he would take the legal route. ‘I think legal action is the best option for Saeed at this time. I am surprised at the number of bowlers being reported for suspect actions all of a sudden by the ICC match officials.
This new protocol needs to be challenged,’ he added. Shoaib said another option was that if Saeed worked hard on his bowling action it could be modified for good effect. ‘I was fortunate that when I was playing the board supported me a lot, particularly former chairman Tauqir Zia and the same is needed for Saeed,’ he said.
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