Kolkata Knight Riders spinner Sunil Narine was reported for bowling with suspected illegal bowling action during his team’s 2020 Indian Premier League (IPL) match against Kings XI Punjab in Abu Dhabi on Saturday, according to a BCCI press release.
The report was made by referees on the field in accordance with the IPL’s Illegal Bowling Alleged Action Policy, according to the press release. Narine, per the rules, will now be included in the warning list and allowed to continue bowling in the tournament. (Total IPL coverage 2020)
However, if there is another report against Narine’s action, then the bowler will be suspended from bowling at the 2020 IPL until further clearance is received. “Another report will result in Mr. Narine being suspended from bowling at the 2020 Dream11 IPL until approved by BCCI’s Suspicious Bowling Action Committee,” the statement said.
Previously, Narine and Prasidh Krishna showed an icy temper in death when Kolkata Knight Riders achieved an impressive two-run victory over a self-destructive Kings XI Punjab in an IPL game on Saturday. Dinesh Karthik’s team achieved another Houdini Act after they were apparently down and out when KXIP’s opening pair, KL Rahul (74) and Mayank Agawal (56), posted 115 runs in 14.2 overs while chasing 165.
It seemed like it would only be a matter of time before KXIP wrapped up the match and snapped its four-game losing streak, but in the end, KXIP made a mess towards the end of their chase to suffer their sixth loss since seven. matches and fifth on the trot, while KKR achieved their fourth victory in six matches. KXIP will now need a mathematical miracle to qualify.
(With PTI inputs)
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