Umpires Peter Willey and Tony Clarkson examined video replays of Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar’s action during the tourists’ match against Derbyshire, British newspapers reported on Friday.
Shoaib, who has not played a test for a year, has remodelled his action after it was officially questioned by several umpires.
The Pakistan Cricket Board said last month that Shoaib, dubbed the ``Rawalpindi Express,‘’ was not guilty of throwing after the University of Australia investigated the legality of his action.
``Willey and fellow official Tony Clarkson asked to see TV replays of Shoaib’s bowling action in Pakistan’s drawn match with Derbyshire,‘’ a report in The Sun said.
``Willey confirmed he had watched the film but refused to comment further.‘’
Shoaib demonstrated his new action during the three-day match against Derbyshire, which ended in a draw on Thursday.
But he appeared short of match fitness and rhythm, failing to take a wicket from 11 unimpressive overs in the second innings.
The first of two tests starts at Lord’s next Thursday.