South Africa spinner Johan Botha has been reported for a suspected illegal bowling action for a second time in his career.
Proteas allowed to pick bowler until test results are received
South Africa spinner Johan Botha has been reported for a suspected illegal bowling action after the fourth one-day international against Australia.
The 26-year-old was reported by the two on-field umpires, Brian Jerling and Asoka de Silva, along with third umpire Rudi Koertzen.
The trio of officials expressed concern over Botha's quicker ball and 'doosra' after the hosts won to clinch the series in Port Elizabeth.
The player will now undergo independent analysis of his action by a member of the ICC's panel of human movement specialists.
The testing will take place within a maximum period of 21 days from receipt by Cricket South Africa (CSA) of formal notice of the report by the ICC.
Written report
Within 14 days of that independent analysis being carried out, the appointed specialist will supply the ICC with a written report advising the outcome of the biomechanical assessment.
If the off-spinner is found to have an illegal action he will be banned from bowling in international cricket with immediate effect, though he can be re-assessed by the ICC at any time.
It is the second time Botha has been reported in his international career. The first occasion came back in January 2006 after the third Test against Australia in Sydney.
He was suspended from bowling the following month after testing but was cleared after he underwent remedial action and re-testing.
Botha can still play for his country at CSA's discretion until they have received the test results. The Proteas play the fifth and final match of the one-day series against Australia at Johannesburg on Friday.
