‘ Ban not enough, penalise boards’

Karachi: Reacting on the growing list of ‘ chuckers’ in

world cricket, former Pakistan players have called on the ICC with various suggestions to curb the menace while striking the right balance between bat and ball.

Pakistan have been at the receiving end of many illegal

bowling actions being reported by the international board as off- spinner Bilal Asif became the latest bowler to be found of

chucking during the Zimbabwe series. Cricketerturnedcommentator Ramiz Raja believes that a bowler’s illegal action is certainly a setback for the concerned

board, but said that ICC should strike the right balance between bat and ball to keep the sport competitive. Meanwhile Qadir said

the reporting of Asif was bad news for Pakistan cricket but it was also a fact that off- spin was a fine art which had been soiled by bowlers being allowed to introduce variations into the art. “I think more than anything the ICC should have a meeting with the heads of all boards and direct them to ensure the end of chuckers in their respective domestic

cricket.” “And the ICC should not only ban the

bowlers with suspect actions for life but also introduce heavy penalties for the home boards as

well,” he said.