The PCB has confirmed to the ICC that it considers Stage 2 in case of Shoaib Akhtar to be concluded. This is based upon the UWA (University of Western Australia) report of 5 December, wherein it is stated the “Mr Akhtar was born with an abnormal upper limp (bowling arm). This limb will always give the impression of an unorthodox position during deliver” and that, “No amount of practice or technique training can modify these two anatomical characteristics” and that, “Mr Akhtar should be permitted to bowl for Pakistan without further concern as to his action”.
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[This message has been edited by Amjad Chohan (edited December 26, 2001).]