Samuels Reported for Suspected Illegal Action!

The ICC today confirmed that West Indies bowler Marlon Samuels has been reported for a suspected illegal bowling action on one particular delivery by the match officials following completion of the third Test match between South Africa and the West Indies in Durban on Saturday.

The report was made by on-field umpires Simon Taufel and Aleem Dar, and third umpire Brian Jerling.

This is not a surprise to anyone who has been looking at Samuels bowl, including the WICB Chairman of Selectors and Jackie Hendricks. The only surprise is that it has taken this time to be formally recognised. Knowing how the ICC analysis goes, do not be surprised if, with some coaching, Samuels passes the biomechanical tests. I remember when Lawson was reported the second time, David Moore boasted how they had hoodwinked the biomechanist. In fact, I had cause to write the biomechanist to clarify several issues of his report.

There are a lot of pelters around and we need to weed them out. This has nothing to do with the 15 degree rule and is not a judgement on Marlon.

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