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South African spinner Prenelan Subrayen has received the all-clear from the ICC after his bowling action assessment. His elbow extension was found to be within the permitted 15-degree limit during testing in Brisbane. This clearance allows him to continue his international career with the Proteas. Subrayen has previously faced multiple suspensions for his bowling action but has now successfully passed the latest assessment.

Key Points: Proteas Spinner Prenelan Subrayen Cleared by ICC to Bowl

  • Subrayen underwent assessment in Brisbane on August 26
  • All deliveries within ICC's 15-degree tolerance limit
  • Previously reported during 2014 Champions League T20
  • Cleared to continue bowling in international cricket
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Proteas spinner Prenelan Subrayen gets ICC nod, cleared to bowl in international cricket

South Africa's Prenelan Subrayen has been cleared by the ICC after his bowling action assessment. The off-spinner can now continue his international career.

"The amount of elbow extension for all his deliveries was within the 15-degree level of tolerance - ICC Assessment Report"

New Delhi, September 7

South Africa spinner Prenelan Subrayen, who was reported for an illegal bowling action in the first game of the ODI series against Australia played last month, has been cleared by the world's cricket governing body, as per the ICC website.

Subrayen underwent an independent bowling assessment at the National Cricket Centre in Brisbane on August 26, where it was revealed that the amount of elbow extension for all his deliveries was within the 15-degree level of tolerance permitted under the ICC Illegal Bowling Regulations.

With his action deemed legal, Subrayen can continue to bowl in international cricket.

The off-spinner has thus far featured in two international outings for the Proteas, both of which came this year - a Test match in Zimbabwe and an ODI in Australia. Subrayen will now look to add to his five international scalps.

During South Africa's tour of Australia, they lost the T20I series 1-2 but won the subsequent ODI series, with Subrayen contributing with a wicket in the first ODI.

Details of the ICC regulations for the review of bowlers reported with suspected illegal bowling actions can be found here.

Subrayen, with his off-spin, returned with figures of 1/46 in his 10-over spell. His sole scalp was of unrelenting swashbuckler Travis Head, and he played his part in setting up South Africa's imposing 98-run victory.

The series opener marked Subrayen's ODI debut two months after he earned his maiden Test cap against Zimbabwe in Bulawayo. A player is allowed to extend their elbow by an amount of 15 degrees between their arm reaching the horizontal and the ball being released.

According to ESPNcricinfo, this isn't the first instance of Subrayen finding himself under scrutiny for his bowling action. In December 2012, Cricket South Africa (CSA) placed him under rehabilitation when his action was deemed illegal after two separate independent tests.

He resumed his bowling in January 2013 after undergoing remedial work and re-testing. During the Champions League T20 tournament in India in 2014, Subrayen was reported. In November 2015, he was reported once again for his bowling action and was eventually suspended after his arm was found to exceed 15 degrees.

In January 2016, he failed the re-assessment test and finally gained clearance at the CSA's High Performance Centre in March 2016.

- ANI

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Priya S
This is his third time being reported? 🤔 While I'm happy he's cleared, it does make you wonder about consistency in bowling actions. Hope he maintains the legal action throughout his career.
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Arjun K
Getting Travis Head as your first ODI wicket is no small feat! The guy's been in destructive form. Good to see Subrayen contributing to SA's victory despite the controversy.
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Sarah B
The 15-degree rule seems quite technical. Would be interesting to see how they measure this exactly. Cricket technology has come a long way from the naked eye tests of the past!
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Vikram M
Hope this doesn't become a pattern with him. Many talented bowlers have had their careers shortened due to action issues. Wishing him the best - cricket needs more quality spinners!
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Michael C
The rehabilitation process seems thorough. Good that CSA and ICC have proper systems in place to help bowlers correct their actions rather than just banning them outright.

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