Ireland’s Maguire cleared to bowl again after remodelling action

Aimee Maguire, an Ireland spinner, has received a bang for her part in international cricket.

The 18-year-old was suspended in February after the sport’s officials declared her bowling practice against India in Rajkot on January 10 to be against the law.

On January 21, Maguire received a bowling assessment at Loughborough, England’s ICC-accredited testing facility.

The ICC imposed a suspension after the bowling assessment determined that “her bowling action exceeds the 15-degree level of tolerance permitted.”

Following remedial work and re-assessment, the ICC determined on Tuesday that Maguire’s bowling action was “found to be legal,” allowing her to resume her international career.

According to the report, “An independent evaluation of Maguire’s remodelled bowling action at an ICC-accredited testing center determined that the elbow extension was within the 15-degree range.”

The teen, who took 25 wickets across formats for Ireland, made her 2023 international debut.

Gaby Lewis, Ireland captain, stated that she has “no doubt” that Maguire will “pick up where she left off” when she rejoins the squad.

She and management have worked so hard over the past seven or eight months to improve her behavior and mental health, Lewis said.

She worked so hard, is in a great position, and just needs some games to get her under control, she said. “It was a big hit, but it knocked her confidence.

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