Aimee Maguire suspended from international cricket for illegal bowling action
What's the story
Ireland Women's left-arm spinner, Aimee Maguire, has been suspended from bowling in international cricket due to an illegal bowling action. The 18-year-old was reported for a suspect bowling action during the first ODI against the Indian women's cricket team in Rajkot on January 10. Meanwhile, in the match, she managed figures worth 3/57 in eight overs. Here's more.
Action assessment
Maguire's bowling action exceeds ICC's tolerance level
After being reported, Maguire's bowling action was tested at ICC's Loughborough center on January 21. Meanwhile, the assessment revealed her elbow extension exceeded the ICC's 15-degree tolerance limit. The infraction resulted in her immediate suspension from international cricket. Additionally, an ICC release stated, "As a result, in accordance with clause 6.1 of the regulations, Aimee is immediately suspended from bowling in international cricket."
Suspension details
Suspension to remain until re-assessment of bowling action
The ICC has clarified that Maguire's suspension will stay in place until she is re-assessed for her bowling action, and stated, "Her suspension will remain in effect until she undergoes a re-assessment of her bowling action which confirms that she can bowl with a legal action." Additionally, the young spinner who was initially part of Ireland's squad for the recently concluded Women's Under-19 T20 World Cup in Malaysia was withdrawn following this development.
Career overview
Maguire's international cricket career in stats
Maguire made her international debut in 2023, featuring in 11 WODIs and nine WT20Is. She has claimed 16 wickets at 28.50 in WODIs. She owns a fifer. Meanwhile, she owns an economy rate of 7.20 in WT20Is. Her best WT20I figure reads 3/30. She has claimed nine scalps from nine matches at an impressive 20. The suspension comes as a setback to her budding career in international cricket.