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LAHORE, Pakistan, Oct 18 (AFP): The global cricket body Tuesday cleared Pakistani pacer Shabbir Ahmed of having a suspect bowling action and allowed him to bowl again in international matches.
The International Cricket Council said in a statement that it had "written to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirming its fast bowler Ahmed can resume bowling at international level."
The ICC, however, warned that if Ahmed was again suspended within two years of his previous suspension -- on July 13 -- he would be automatically banned from international cricket for a minimum of one year.
Ahmed, 29, last month took extensive tests under Australian biomechanic expert Professor Bruce Elliott, who cleared his action.
"The findings of the report mean that Ahmed can resume bowling in international cricket," ICC General Manager Cricket David Richardson said.
"However, everyone needs to be aware that no bowler is ever cleared' as they could simply revert to bad habits."
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