Harbhajan reported for suspect action

The off-spinner has been reported for suspect bowling after concerns over his 'doosra'.

Indian off-spinner Harbhajan Singh has been reported for suspect bowling action, International Cricket Council said on Monday.

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"Indian spin bowler Harbhajan Singh has been reported for a suspected illegal bowling action following concern over his 'doosra' delivery which spins away from the right-handed batsmen," ICC said in a release on its official website.

The report was made by the on-field umpires, Aleem Dar and Mark Benson, the TV umpire, Mahbubur Rahman, and ICC Match Referee, Chris Broad, after watching Harbhajan's action during the second Test match against Bangladesh in Chittagong.

"Having closely reviewed the action Harbhajan Singh employs during this delivery, the match officials decided to report the bowler to the ICC and, in line with the protocol, notified the India team management of this course of action," the release quoted ICC chief executive Malcolm Speed as saying.

Harbhajan is the sixth player to be reported to the ICC under its revised process to deal with potentially flawed actions in 2004.