Zimbabwe all-rounder suspended from bowling
Kelis Ndhlovu of the Zimbabwe women’s team has been suspended from bowling in international cricket with immediate effect.
The decision regarding Kelis Ndhlovu of the Zimbabwe women’s team came after an independent assessment confirmed that the left-arm spinner uses an illegal bowling action.
Kelis Ndhlovu during the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 Qualifier // Getty Images
The 19-year-old has been suspended from bowling in international cricket with immediate effect. She was reported by match officials during the first ODI against Ireland in Belfast on 26 July and she underwent the assessment in Pretoria, South Africa.
In accordance with Article 6.1 of the Bowling Regulations, Ndhlovu’s suspension shall remain in place until she submits to a re-assessment of her bowling action which confirms that she can bowl without using an illegal bowing action.
Ndhlovu captain Zimbabwe' U19 side during the inaugural ICC Women's Under-19 T20 World Cup in 2023. Thus far, she has played 13 women's ODIs and 51 women's T20Is with 19 and 44 wickets respectively. With the ball, she averages close to 19 in both the formats.