 'Shoaib can be called again for his action'
 Delhi, Feb 7: ICC's cricket committee chairman Sunil Gavaskar has said Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar can be called again for his action, a statement that is bound to ruffle a few feathers. Gavaskar, who was also part of a review committee on chucking laws, said "no bowler is ever cleared for good and is open to scrutiny at any time."
"Shoaib Akhtar could be called up again for his action," the former captain said during a discussion in 'Sportscentre', ESPN-Star Sports' news programme. "There is one thing that everyone needs to understand that no bowler is ever cleared. Every ball he bowls he can be scrutinised and he can be called. The umpire out on the field can call the bowler if he feels that his action is not right," he said.
Shoaib, who was cleared by ICC after being reported thrice for chucking, has once again come under the scanner with some former cricketers and India coach Greg Chappell hinting that his action was questionable. The fastest bowler in the world is currently playing in the home series against India. Gavaskar said although umpires refrain from calling the bowler themselves, they often do report their doubts to the third umpire or the match referee. (Agencies)
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