31 Jan 2018

Sport: PNG cricketer banned for illegal bowling action

From , 4:00 pm on 31 January 2018

Cricket PNG is backing Nosaina Pokana to be back playing for his country by the end of the year, after the pace bowler was suspended because of an illegal action.

The 21-year-old was reported during an ODI match against Hong Kong in Dubai last month and underwent an independent assessment of his action in Brisbane three weeks ago.

The assessment found that all his deliveries exceeded the 15 degrees level of tolerance permitted under the regulations.

Cricket PNG Chief Executive Greg Campbell told Vinnie Wylie Pokana will work with the new Barramundis coach to correct the problem.

PNG bowler Noisana Pokana.

PNG bowler Noisana Pokana. Photo: Cricket PNG