South Africa spinner Prenelan Subrayen cleared of suspect bowling motion by ICC

South Africa spinner Prenelan Subrayen, who was reported for unlawful bowling motion within the first ODI of the three-match collection in opposition to Australia final month, has been cleared by the ICC on Sunday (September 7, 2025).

Subrayen was reported in the course of the match in Cairns on August 19 following which he underwent an impartial bowling evaluation on the National Cricket Centre in Brisbane on August 26.

It was revealed that the quantity of elbow extension for all his deliveries was inside the 15-degree degree of tolerance permitted underneath the ICC Illegal Bowling Regulations.

“The International Cricket Council (ICC) today confirmed that the bowling action of South Africa spinner Prenelan Subrayen has been found to be legal, and the player can continue bowling in international cricket,” the ICC mentioned in a media launch.

The off-spinner has so far featured in two worldwide outings for the Proteas, each of which got here this yr — a Test match in Zimbabwe and an ODI in Australia, claiming 5 wickets from these video games.

Earlier, after the ODI in Cairns, the match officers’ report had cited considerations in regards to the legality of the 31-year-old’s bowling motion.

During South Africa’s tour of Australia, the guests misplaced the T20I collection 1-2 however gained the following ODI rubber, with Subrayen choosing up a wicket within the first recreation.