Crik: Former England paceman Kirtley cleared to resume bowling

AAP Sports News (Australia), March, 2006

AAP Sports News (Australia) 03-22-2006 Crik: Former England paceman Kirtley cleared to resume bowling LONDON, March 21 Reuters - Former England paceman James Kirtley has been cleared to resume bowling after a reassessment of his action, the England and Wales Cricket Board said today. Kirtley, who plays for Sussex, was banned from bowling in October after his action was reported by umpires in two county matches during the 2005 season. "James has clearly worked hard and effectively during the winter with Mark Robinson, professional cricket manager at Sussex, to remodel his action," ECB umpires and match operations manager, Chris Kelly, said in a statement. "When he was retested recently at Loughborough the level of elbow extension in James's action had...

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