Shane Shillingford suspended from bowling due to illegal action

The 35-year-old veteran of 16 Test matches for his country recently underwent an independent assessment which revealed his arm exceeded the 15-degree limit

West Indies offspinner Shane Shillingford has been suspended from bowling after his action was determined to be illegal.

The 35-year-old veteran of 16 Test matches for his country recently underwent an independent assessment which revealed his arm exceeded the 15-degree limit.

He was reported following the opening match of the Windward Islands' campaign in the Caribbean's domestic four-day competition.

Shillingford's action will be modified and he will not be permitted to play until it passes a second examination.

He has been suspended from bowling due to a suspect action on two previous occasions over the course of his career - in 2010 and 2013.

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