Geovanis Uwase suspended from bowling in international cricket
Giovanis Uwase suspended: Rwandan fast bowler Giovanis Uwase has been suspended from bowling in international cricket with immediate effect after his action was found illegal in the U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup. This decision was taken by the event panel. Which includes members of the ICC Panel of Human Movement Specialists.
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Geovanis Uwase suspended from bowling in international cricket
Uwase was reported by match officials during Rwanda’s match against Pakistan on 15 January. The footage captured during their match against Zimbabwe on 17 January was shared with the Events Panel for review.
Assessed in accordance with clauses 3.5 and 4.7 of the ICC Illegal Bowling Rules
“The assessment was carried out in accordance with clauses 3.5 and 4.7 of the ICC Illegal Bowling Rules,” said an ICC release. “The Events Panel concluded that Uwase used an illegal bowling action and, as such, as per the rules, he is immediately suspended from bowling in international cricket.”
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The bowling action is considered illegal when elbow extension exceeds 15 degrees.
According to ICC rules, a bowling action is considered illegal if the extension of a bowler’s elbow exceeds 15 degrees. Measured from the point at which the bowling arm reaches the horizontal, the point at which the ball is released. Any elbow hyperextension is discounted for the purposes of determining an illegal bowling action.
Uwase’s suspension will remain in place until Uwase is reevaluated which confirms his elbow extension is within permissible limits.
Rwanda is currently second in their group with one win and one loss from two matches and is in a good position to qualify for the Super Sixes. In their last match of the first round, they will take on table-toppers England in Potchefstroom.