Abu Dhabi: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) bowling all-rounder Sunil Narine has been reported for suspect bowling action after the match against Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) in Abu Dhabi on Saturday (October 10).
KKR held their nerve for the second time in a row to pull a thrilling two-run win defeating KXIP in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Narine played a starring role with his death bowling.
“The report was made by the on-field umpires according to the 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,” as reported by Cricbuzz the IPL release statement read.
However, he will be suspended from bowling in the tournament if he’s reported once more. Since 2014, he had issues with his action. He was reported twice in the Champions League 2014 tournament and missed the 2015 World Cup to work on his action.
Again, he was reported during the 2015 IPL as well and in time was suspended from bowling in November that year. The International Cricket Council (ICC) cleared his action in April 2016 but he had to withdraw from the T20 World Cup in India that year. In March 2018, he was again reported during the Pakistan Super League.
