KKR management hoping Sunil Narine will come back strongly

Sunil Narine will not be allowed to bowl in the final of the Champions League T20 (CLT20) 2014 as he has been reported for a suspect action for the second time. While this is a big setback for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), the team management stood by their star spinner and are hopeful that the West Indian will be able to come back strongly.

"Sunil is not only a fantastic cricketer but also a brilliant team man. Right now, we are not thinking about anything else but we want him to come back strongly and not get disheartened. We are with him and we will help him in all necessary manner," KKR team director, Joy Bhattacharjya told PTI.

Asked if KKR would appeal against the decision, Bhattacharjya clarified: "As per the rules and guidelines of the CLT20, there are no provisions for appealing. If three umpires -- two on-field and the third umpire -- have felt that his action is suspect, you have to respect their decision."

Narine's quicker delivery came under the scanner and on-field umpires C Shamshuddin and Anil Chaudhary first reported him during the final group stage match against Sunfoil Dolphins. They noted that four of his deliveries were faulty.

In the semi-final game against Hobart Hurricanes, on-field umpires Rod Tucker and S Ravi, as well as third umpire Vineet Kulkarni, felt that the bowler flexed his elbow beyond permissible limits and laid the charges. According to reports, the officials had noted in their official written complaint that several of his deliveries were suspect.

In this edition's CLT20, Lahore Lions' Adnan Rasool, Mohammad Hafeez and Dolphins' Prenelan Subrayen were also reported but Narine was the only one reported for a second time.

Although Narine is free to bowl in international matches, he will be under immense pressure during the upcoming five-match ODI series between India and the West Indies, where some of these international umpires are set to officiate. There is speculation that he might be reported for a suspect action again, and if that happens, he will have to undergo testing as per International Cricket Council (ICC) regulations.

Saeed Ajmal, who also underwent the testing process recently, was suspended from bowling by ICC after the governing body found his action to be faulty. Apart from Ajmal, several other bowlers were also reported for suspect actions internationally.