Chirwa suspended from bowling

DUBAI, Jan 20: Zimbabwe Under-19 bowler Victor Chirwa has been suspended from bowling in international cricket because of an illegal bowling action, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Thursday.

The Event Panel of the ongoing Under-19 Men's Cricket World Cup, which comprised members of the ICC Panel of Human Movement Specialists, confirmed Chirwa of using an illegal bowling action.

"Chirwa was reported by the match officials during Zimbabwe's match against Papua New Guinea on Saturday. Video footage of him bowling in the event was shared with the Event Panel for review," the ICC said in a statement.

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