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Ireland women’s national cricket team spinner Aimee Maguire has come under massive scanner for her bowling action during the ongoing series against the Indian women’s national cricket team. The two teams are currently engaging each other in the three-match ODI series.
Aimee Maguire came under the scanner after bowling in the first match of the series against the Indian women’s national cricket team in Rajkot. The all-rounder was decent with the ball as she bowled eight overs in the game and returned with figures of 3/57.
ICC sends official letter to Cricket Ireland over illegal bowling action by spinner Aimee Maguire
After the match, the authorities handed over the report to the management of the Ireland Women’s National Cricket Team. Following this, the International Cricket Council (ICC) sent an official letter to Cricket Ireland, confirming that the illegal bowling action was reported after the match.
Aimee Maguire will now have to report to the ICC Accredited Testing Center for testing within the next 14 days. The test will determine whether the spinner’s bowling action violates ICC regulations. But, according to the rules, he will be allowed to play until the test results are available.
Staff and players are rallying around Aimee, assuring her that she will be back with stronger action – CI’s director of high performance, Graeme West.
Cricket Ireland’s director of high performance Graeme West expressed his support for Aimee Maguire. Releasing the official statement, he said that all players and staff have extended their support to Spinner, encouraging her to continue to shine on the international stage.
“The staff and players are rallying around Aimee, assuring her that she will return with stronger action and continue to shine on the international stage for many years to come,” Graeme West said in a statement.
Graeme West further stated that his high performance training and support service will help Aimee in her recovery programme, revealing that it will start after the series against India. He elaborated:
“The expertise and experience we have in our High Performance Coaching and Support Services at Cricket Ireland will provide Aimee with the care, support and guidance to deliver the remedial program that will begin following the return of the Indian team.”
Aimee Maguire has played 11 ODIs and nine T20Is for Ireland
Aimee Maguire, 18, made her debut in 2023. So far, she has played 11 ODIs and nine T20Is, taking 25 wickets in total with a best of 5 for 19 against England in an ODI last year. She would be ready to correct her act and return to international cricket even stronger.
Maguire failed to find a place in the Ireland XI for the ongoing second ODI against India. She was replaced by Ava Canning in the XI. Along with her, the visitors also made a change, incorporating Alana Dalzell into the XI.
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