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Irish left-arm spinner Aimee Maguire has been cleared by the ICC to resume bowling internationally after fixing her action. She was suspended in January for exceeding elbow extension limits during an ODI against India. Maguire, sister of Ireland’s Jane Maguire, gained fame for her 5-wicket haul against England last year. Her return comes just before Ireland’s T20I series against Pakistan.

Key Points: Ireland Spinner Aimee Maguire Cleared to Bowl After Action Remodel

  • Aimee Maguire’s bowling action deemed legal after ICC reassessment
  • Suspended in January for exceeding 15-degree elbow extension limit
  • Sister of Ireland bowler Jane Maguire, known for 5-19 vs England
  • Cleared ahead of Ireland’s T20I series against Pakistan
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Irish spinner Aimee Maguire cleared to resume bowling in international cricket

ICC approves Aimee Maguire’s remodeled bowling action, allowing her return to international cricket after suspension for exceeding elbow extension limits.

"Aimee has put in an incredible amount of work to re-model her action. – Graeme West, Cricket Ireland"

Dubai, Aug 5

Ireland’s young left-arm spinner Aimee Maguire has been cleared by the International Cricket Council (ICC) to resume bowling in international cricket with immediate effect, following a successful reassessment of her bowling action.

Maguire was reported for a suspect bowling action during the first ODI of the ICC Women’s Championship series against India, held in Rajkot on January 10 this year. She subsequently underwent a bowling assessment at the ICC Accredited testing centre in Loughborough, United Kingdom, on 21 January, where it was revealed that the amount of elbow extension in her bowling action exceeds the 15-degree level of tolerance permitted under the ICC Illegal Bowling Regulations.

"Following remedial work and reassessment, the bowling action of Ireland spinner Aimee Maguire has been found to be legal, and she can resume bowling in international cricket," the ICC said in a statement.

"An independent assessment of Maguire’s remodelled bowling action at an ICC-accredited testing centre concluded that the amount of elbow extension was within the 15-degree level of tolerance permitted under the ICC Illegal Bowling Regulations," it added.

Graeme West, Director of High Performance at Cricket Ireland, said, "We are delighted with the results from Aimee’s testing at Loughborough. Aimee has put in an incredible amount of work to re-model her action, and full credit must go to James Cameron-Dow and the entire Senior Women’s Team support staff and playing squad who have supported Aimee over the last six months. We will gradually integrate Aimee back into the senior squad high performance programme, and look forward to watching Aimee resume her international career.”

Aimee is the younger sister of Ireland's opening bowler Jane Maguire and came into limelight when she took career-best figures of 5-19 against England in her team’s first win against their closest neighbours since 2002 in last year.

So far, she has played 11 ODIs and nine T20Is for Ireland and picked 25 wickets overall.

Ireland will face Pakistan for a three-match T20I series at home, starting on Wednesday.

- IANS

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Priya S
Must have been tough for her to rework her action mid-career. Respect for the dedication shown! Though I remember her causing trouble for our batters in that Rajkot match 😅
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Arjun K
ICC's bowling action rules are too strict sometimes. Many great bowlers had unique actions. But good she adapted - shows professionalism. Hope to see her in WPL someday!
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Sarah B
As an Ireland supporter living in Mumbai, this is wonderful news! Aimee-Jane sister duo could be dangerous. That 5-wicket haul against England was magical ✨
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Vikram M
While I'm happy for her, ICC should be more consistent with these rulings. Many Asian spinners face more scrutiny than others. Just an observation 🤔
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Nisha Z
Her comeback story is inspiring for young cricketers! 6 months of hard work paid off. Wishing her all the best except when playing against India 😉

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