Reason behind Taskin, Sunny suspended from bowling in international cricket

Both Taskin Ahmed and Arafat Sunny were suspended after biomechanical tests found their bowling actions exceeded the ICC’s permitted 15-degree elbow extension limit.

Independent assessments at the ICC-accredited testing facility in Chennai confirmed that their actions were illegal, leading directly to their suspensions in 2016.

Their actions were reported during the 2016 ICC World T20 in India, prompting official reviews and subsequent bans from international bowling.

On-field umpires formally reported both bowlers for suspect actions, triggering the mandatory ICC testing procedure.

Taskin’s variations, particularly his off-cutters, were scrutinized and found to involve excessive elbow extension under biomechanical analysis.

Sunny’s left-arm orthodox deliveries were determined to breach the legal flex limit, resulting in his suspension from bowling in international cricket.

The suspensions were enforced under this specific ICC regulatory framework, which governs testing procedures and sanctions.

Following the ICC findings, the BCB worked with both players to remodel their actions before they could apply for reassessment and clearance.