Pradhan's bowling action found to be legal: ICC

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday confirmed that following significant remedial work, an independent test has found the bowling action of India women's team's bowler Snehal Pradhan to be legal and, as such, the player can resume bowling in international cricket.

A comprehensive analysis revealed that her mean elbow extension was now within the 15-degree level of tolerance permitted under the relevant regulations but she has been advised to be conscious of ensuring her elbow flexion levels are minimised at upper arm horizontal to ensure she remains well within the extension tolerance threshold.

During the original test on 20 July 2011, the analysis had showed that the amount of elbow extension in Pradhan's bowling action for all her deliveries exceeded the 15-degree level of tolerance by an average of two degrees.

In the wake of that test Pradhan was suspended from bowling in international cricket and subsequently underwent significant remedial work to modify her action.

The 25-year-old from Pune was reported by on-field umpires Jeff Evans and Graham Lloyd, following the completion of an ODI between England and India on June 30 at the Country Ground in Derby.