Sunil Narine’s bowling action comes under scanner before IPL

KARACHI: West Indian spinner Sunil Narine has again been reported for a suspected illegal bowling action in the ongoing Pakistan Super League, a development that could jeopardise his IPL participation.

Narine, who is appearing for the Lahore Qalanders franchise in the T20 league, has been reported by the match officials after Wednesday night’s game against Quetta Gladiators.

The Pakistan Cricket Board said Narine had been placed on the warning list and can continue to play in the tournament and bowl.

This could put his participation in the Indian Premier League, which is starting in a few weeks’ time, in doubt. Narine turns out for Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL.

IPL QUALIFIER 2 IN PUNE

MUMBAI : The second Qualifier and Eliminator of the Indian Premier League might be held at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune or Eden Gardens in Kolkata, IPL chairman Rajiv Shukla said on Friday. The first Qualifier and final are slated to be hosted at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

Addressing reporters, Shukla said: “For the play-offs, the suggestion has come that since Pune was runners-up last time, so we should give first priority to Pune. If the stadium is ready, wicket is ready, the first priority will be given to Pune,” before going on to add “If not, then we’ll consider Kolkata.”

“We had the Governing Council meeting where we discussed a number of matters, including budget and accounts,” Shukla added.

Regarding the ownership holding pattern of franchise Chennai Super Kings, who will take part in the league after an absence of two years, the IPL chairman stated: “As far as CSK is concerned, we had asked Justice AP Shah, who was also the ombudsman to the BCCI, to give his opinion. His opinion has been accepted.”

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If the stadium is ready, wicket is ready, the first priority will be given to Pune. If not, then we’ll consider Kolkata.

RAJIV SHUKLA, IPL chairman