Trinidad & Tobago’s fast bowler, Joshua James, has been reported for a suspect bowling action during the ongoing West Indies Breakout League. Cricket West Indies shared that match officials flagged James’ delivery during the first two fixtures—against the Barbados Pelicans on April 25 and the Guyana Rainforest Rangers on April 26—held at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Trinidad.
Following the reports, the process entailed the submission of video footage from the matches in question to CWI. This footage, along with a written report, was forwarded to Loughborough University for detailed analysis through an Opinion Report.
On Monday, April 28, CWI announced that the independent assessment conducted by Loughborough University’s expert had determined James’ bowling action to be illegal. Consequently, James has been immediately suspended from bowling in all West Indies international and regional matches. It was concluded that his deliveries exceeded the permissible limits for elbow extension as outlined in cricket regulations. In accordance with International Cricket Council (ICC) guidelines, this suspension extends to all domestic leagues worldwide.
James is now required to undertake corrective work under the supervision of the Trinidad & Tobago Cricket Board. He will be eligible for reassessment once he has adjusted his bowling action, either through a subsequent Opinion Report from Loughborough University or another accredited testing center.
West Indies cricket is really a joke you know.
So the young man played under 15, under 17, under 19, and his coaches never saw that suspect action in the young player.
Trust me it takes a lot for a man/a cricketer, to remedy his action and to return with a lot of succes.
I feel for him. Hope he goes through it successfully and returns to the field of play.