Pakistan’s Mohammad Hafeez suspended from bowling by ICC due to illegal action

Pakistan’s Mohammad Hafeez was reported for a suspect action following Pakistan’s third ODI against Sri Lanka in Abu Dhabi last month. After his action was independently assessed, it was deemed illegal and he was suspended from bowling

Pakistan’s Mohammad Hafeez has been suspended from bowling in international cricket for a third time by the ICC after his action was deemed to be illegal.

Pakistan's Mohammad Hafeez can once again apply for a bowling reassessment after modifying his action. (REUTERS)

The veteran all-rounder - renowned for his ability to restrict batsmen in limited-overs matches - was reported for a suspect action following the Pakistan cricket team’s third ODI against Sri Lanka in Abu Dhabi last month.

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After his action was independently assessed at Loughborough University in England, Hafeez has now been suspended from bowling once again.

An International Cricket Council (ICC) statement read: “The assessment revealed the majority of his deliveries exceeded the 15 degrees level of tolerance permitted under the regulations.”

He was then suspended for a second time in June 2015, with his remodelled action subsequently cleared last November.

The 37-year-old can once again apply for a re-assessment after modifying his action.