Sunil Narine's Bowling Action Reported Multiple Times

West Indian spinner Sunil Narine, one of the most devastating bowlers in T20 cricket, had his bowling action reported multiple times between 2014 and 2015. The ICC's scrutiny of suspect actions caught Narine in its net, with umpires flagging his deliveries for exceeding the 15-degree elbow extension limit.

Narine was suspended from bowling in international cricket and had to undergo remedial work on his action. He modified his technique and was eventually cleared, but the process was disruptive to his career. He was withdrawn from the 2015 World Cup squad and his international appearances became increasingly rare.

The case highlighted the tension between on-field umpires' visual assessments and the bio-mechanical reality. An action that looks suspicious to the naked eye may be within the 15-degree limit, and vice versa. The ICC's reporting process relied on umpires' suspicions triggering laboratory testing.

Narine continued to dominate in the IPL for Kolkata Knight Riders but his international career never recovered the momentum it had before the action scrutiny. His case, along with others like Saeed Ajmal's, raised questions about the fairness and timing of action reviews.