SM
Ipswich vs. Man United: 13 hrs 3 mins
Upcoming predictions and previews

Graeme Swann overlooks Saeed Ajmal debate

:Headline: Graeme Swann overlooks Saeed Ajmal debate: ID:13927: from db_amp
Graeme Swann ignores claims that spin counterpart Saeed Ajmal uses an illegal action.

Graeme Swann has decided to avoid any debate about the bowling action of Pakistani spinner Saeed Ajmal.

The Englishman's spin counterpart has been questioned over his action, which potentially breaches the International Cricket Council's permitted 15-degree straightening of the bowling arm.

He took seven wickets on the first day and ten in the whole match as Pakistan trounced England in the first Test in Dubai.

Swann, writing in the The Sun, said that there has been no discussion of the issue in the England dressing room. "Some people are talking about Ajmal's action but it's not a topic of conversation in our dressing room," he explained. "Spinners - especially those who bowl the doosra - have eagle eyes watching them.

"But it's not up to us to say it is not a fair delivery. We have to play the ball that comes down to us and if there is anything wrong with his action, I'm sure the ICC would pick up on it.

"I have tried to bowl a doosra but I just can't do it without bending my elbow."

The second Test begins on Wednesday.

amp_article__13927 : Database Data restored...  : 
last updated article - 2012-01-21 20:28:44:
html db last update - 2012-01-21 20:28:44 :

ex - 7200 : read : read cache amp html

Click here for more stories about Graeme Swann

Click here for more stories about England

Share this article now:
Recommended Next on SM
Premier League Table
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool119112161528
2Manchester CityMan City127232217523
3Chelsea126422314922
4Arsenal126422112922
5Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton126422116522
6Tottenham HotspurSpurs1261527131419
7Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest125431513219
8Aston Villa125431919019
9Newcastle UnitedNewcastle115331311218
10Fulham125341717018
11Brentford125252222017
12Manchester UnitedMan Utd114341212015
13Bournemouth124351617-115
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham113351319-612
15Everton122551017-711
16Leicester CityLeicester122461523-810
17Wolverhampton WanderersWolves122372028-89
18Crystal Palace121561017-78
19Ipswich TownIpswich111551222-108
20Southampton11119721-144
Scroll for more - Tap for full version


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
AL
Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!

Loading ...

Failed to load data.



. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .