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Mohammad Hasnain opens up for first time after his bowling action found illegal

Hasnain, in a video released by his franchise Quetta Gladiators, said that he never thought that his arm is exceeding the 15-degree limits

Mohammad Hasnain opens up for first time after his bowling action found illegal PHOTO: AFP

Young pacer Mohammad Hasnain expressed himself for the first time after his bowling action was found illegal by Cricket Australia (CA).

The 21-year-old's bowling action was found illegal by the CA’s independent expert and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) disallowed Hasnain to further participate in season seven of HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL).

Hasnain's elbow extension for his good length delivery, full-length delivery, slow bouncer and bouncer exceeded the 15-degree limits.

Hasnain, in a video released by his franchise Quetta Gladiators, said that he never thought that his arm is exceeding the 15-degree limits.

"I didn't expect this," said Hasnain. "When I received a call for the first time over, I had no idea how to react as I was watching my videos to analyze whether this thing is happening or not."

"I returned to Pakistan and gave my bowling action test, in the middle of PSL I was banned from bowling. This time is quite difficult for me," he added.

Hasnain also recalled when he was told that he won't be playing the match against Islamabad United as PCB has temporary ban him.

"I was tying my laces and someone told Sarfaraz Ahmed that Hasnain can't play. I felt sad as I could have played one more match and made my team win," he maintained. 

"I am leaving my team in the middle of PSL but I will soon come back by correcting my weaknesses. You will see a different Hasnain soon," he concluded.