Ireland women spinner Aimee Maguire reported for suspect bowling action

IANS January 12, 2025 197 views

A young Irish cricket spinner, Aimee Maguire, has been reported for a suspect bowling action during an ODI match against India. Match officials have filed a report with the ICC, triggering a standard testing process for her bowling technique. Despite the report, Maguire is allowed to continue playing international cricket while the investigation is ongoing. Cricket Ireland has expressed full support for the 18-year-old spinner, emphasizing their commitment to helping her develop and return stronger.

"The staff and players are rallying around Aimee, reassuring her that she will return with a stronger action" - Graeme West, Cricket Ireland
Rajkot, Jan 12: Ireland's left-arm spinner Aimee Maguire has been reported with a suspect bowling action during the first ODI of their ICC Women's Championship series against India played in Rajkot on Friday.

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Maguire reported for suspect bowling action during first ODI

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ICC protocol initiated for testing her bowling technique

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18-year-old spinner continues to be eligible to play

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Cricket Ireland offers full support to young player

The match officials' report, which was handed over to the Ireland team management, cited concerns about the legality of the 18-year-old's bowling action, ICC said in a statement.

It said that Maguire's bowling action will now be tested under the ICC process relating to suspected illegal bowling actions reported in Tests, ODIs and T20Is. She is permitted to continue bowling in international cricket until the results of the testing are known.

Left-arm off-spinner Maguire, 18, made her international debut in 2023 and has 20 caps for Ireland taking 25 wickets across formats.

Cricket Ireland, however, has declared its full support for Aimee after being formally notified by the ICC that a 'Suspect Illegal Bowling Action' report was lodged by match officials after ODI against India.

"Now that the report has been received we will follow the ICC protocols which are very clear and provide a process with which to move forward," Graeme West, Director of High Performance at Cricket Ireland said.

"The staff and players are rallying around Aimee, reassuring her that she will return with a stronger action and will continue to shine on the international stage for many years to come.

"The experience and expertise that we possess within our High Performance Coaching and Support Services at Cricket Ireland, will provide Aimee with the care, support and guidance to deliver the remedial programme which will begin following the team's return from India," he added.

Ireland trail the three-match series 1-0 after losing the first ODI by six wickets in Rajkot. The remaining two ODIs are also to be played on January 12 and 15 at the same venue

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