Botha reported for suspect action
Johan Botha has once again been reported for a suspect action by match officials after the fourth ODI against Australia. The report was filed by on-field umpires Brian Jerling and Asoka de Silva who expressed concern at Botha's quicker ball and also his doosra.
Botha is still eligible to play international cricket until the tests have been completed. Botha will now be tested on his quicker ball and doosra which is expected to be done as soon as possible but may only be done once Cricket South Africa (CSA) have received an official confirmation from the ICC of the intent to test.
This is the second time Botha has been reported. The first occasion was in 2006 after Botha made his test debut against Australia at the SCG and was then suspended after his action was deemed illegal. His action was found to be illegal in later in September despite remedial work being carried out ion his action. It wasn't until 2007 that Botha returned to international cricket after his action was deemed to be legal.
Cricinfo - Botha reported for suspect action
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His action has always come across as very, very dodgy. Big call though but at least the umpires won't get crucified for expressing their concerns.
In my opinion, Botha's action still needs work.
Johan Botha has once again been reported for a suspect action by match officials after the fourth ODI against Australia. The report was filed by on-field umpires Brian Jerling and Asoka de Silva who expressed concern at Botha's quicker ball and also his doosra.
Botha is still eligible to play international cricket until the tests have been completed. Botha will now be tested on his quicker ball and doosra which is expected to be done as soon as possible but may only be done once Cricket South Africa (CSA) have received an official confirmation from the ICC of the intent to test.
This is the second time Botha has been reported. The first occasion was in 2006 after Botha made his test debut against Australia at the SCG and was then suspended after his action was deemed illegal. His action was found to be illegal in later in September despite remedial work being carried out ion his action. It wasn't until 2007 that Botha returned to international cricket after his action was deemed to be legal.
Cricinfo - Botha reported for suspect action
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His action has always come across as very, very dodgy. Big call though but at least the umpires won't get crucified for expressing their concerns.
In my opinion, Botha's action still needs work.
