Sunil Narine was reported for suspect action back in 2014 too while playing for KKR during the now-scrapped Champions League T20.
Sunil Narine. (Photo: IPL 2020)
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) spinner Sunil Narine has once again been found bowling with an illegal action. The West Indies cricketer has been reported for suspected action during KKR’s two-run win over Kings XI Punjab on Saturday.
“The report was made by the on-field umpires according to IPL’s Suspected Illegal Bowling Action Policy. Narine will be placed on the warning list and is permitted to continue to bowl in the tournament,” said a statement from the Board of Control for Cricket in India on Saturday night.
“Another report will result in Narine being suspended from bowling in the IPL 2020 until cleared by the BCCI Suspect Bowling Action Committee,” it said.
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The 32-year-ood right-arm spinner from Trinidad had come under scanner for his action back in 2014 as well. Following a rigorous process to monitor his action, Narine was asked to modify it.
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Saturday snatched victory from the jaws of defeat against Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium. Defending a target of 165, KKR conceded just 13 runs and took three wickets in the last two overs to win the match by two runs.
KXIP were cruising for much of the chase thanks to a 115-run opening stand between captain KL Rahul and Mayank Agarwal and were 143/1 at the start of the 18th, needing just 22 to win off 18 balls.
Sunil Narine (2/28) however conceded just two runs and took the wicket of the dangerous Nicholas Pooran (16) after which Prasidh Krishna (3/29) took two wickets, including that of Rahul (74) and conceded just six in the 19th.
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