U-19 World Cup 2022: Zimbabwe’s Victor Chirwa suspended from bowling in international cricket;
Zimbabwe’s Victor Chirwa has been suspended from bowling in international cricket. With immediate effect after the Event Panel of the U-19 World Cup 2022 confirmed. That Chirwa uses an illegal bowling action.
The Event Panel comprised members of the ICC Panel of Human Movement Specialists.
Chirwa was reported by the match officials. During Zimbabwe’s match against Papua New Guinea on Saturday. Video footage of him bowling in the event was shared with the Event Panel for review.
The Event Panel concluded that Chirwa employed an illegal bowling action. And, as such, in accordance with Article 6.7 of the regulations. He is immediately suspended from bowling in international cricket.
Meanwhile, Zimbabwe kick start their campaign with a win over Papua New Guinea.