PCB refers Ajmal’s case to local bowling committee

E-Paper | June 14, 2026

KARACHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is contemplating its future course of action, weighing all options, after star off-spinner Saeed Ajmal was suspended following an independent analysis of his action in Brisbane.

“It is indeed disappointing in the context of Pakistan cricket and its immediate prospects,” PCB said in statement issued on Tuesday.

“The PCB has referred the matter to its recently-formed Illegal Bowling Action Committee, which will consider the matter and revert with their views and/or recommendations and the Board shall thereafter decide what action to take,” said PCB Chairman, Shaharyar M Khan.

Also read: ICC bans Saeed Ajmal from bowling

The ICC rules allow PCB a 14-day period to go into appeal.

The PCB's five-member Illegal Bowling Review Committee consists of Mohammad Akram, Mushtaq Ahmed, Ali Zia, Aleem Dar (in case he is on the ICC duty, Ahsan Raza) and Dr Sohail Saleem.

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Kunal Prasad

Sep 09, 2014 07:46pm

The picture in this article is more than clear to see that his action is illegal.Look at bent in his ankle.

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Lucky Star

Sep 09, 2014 08:27pm

Shame on cricket players including IK, involved in ball tempering. I can't believe that people are following for IK blindly and bestow him with the job of PM. IK is a person who never get tired calling everybody corrupt.

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Observer

Sep 09, 2014 09:43pm

There is nothing wrong with the picture rather there is something wrong with the ICC's intent!

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Rogers Evans

Sep 09, 2014 11:20pm

What a stupid action by PCB ! What is the authority or influence of local Bowling Committee on ICC ? Their decision can noy change decision of ICC. PCB is trying to hide behind such ineffective move. Very shamful act Of PCB.

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Harmony

Sep 09, 2014 11:53pm

@Lucky Star - Why do you have to bring your politics even here? Go do your crusade of saving NS throne elsewhere, the task given to you.

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Waja

Sep 10, 2014 01:58am

@Kunal Prasad you must be one of the specialists at the biomechanics clinic in India? Or someone who doesn't have a clue about cricket.

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Kalyan

Sep 10, 2014 03:50am

The solution is simple. Work with a coach and remedy the action. No tension. I remember Harbhajan working with Fred Titmus. Youngsters who have a suspect action should get more coaching support at the grassroots level so it does not come to this.

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Sep 10, 2014 04:55am

@Kunal Prasad - wow..i never knew ajmal bowled with his foot !

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Sep 10, 2014 04:56am

@Lucky Star - wrong room mate ! are you sure you are not son or daughter or nephew of nawaz? seems like when you are asked "how are you?" you respond back, "i'm not well. and its all IK's fault. he is doing this to me". wake up sunshine and smell the truth!

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british indian

Sep 10, 2014 02:24pm

To conceal his chucking ajmal wears further sleeves all the time

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Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad

Sep 10, 2014 05:33pm

Good decision. Charity must always begin at home.

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Burki

Sep 10, 2014 09:57pm

"Illegal Bowling Action Committee" ??? How could an illegal committee be given the task to ractify illegal bowling action?

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