Elliot to work on Harbhajan's action

January 30, 2005 17:54 IST

Off-spinner Harbhajan Singh will work under Australian bio-mechanics expert Bruce Elliot after being reported for chucking while bowling the doosra delivery, an Indian cricket official said on Sunday.

The 24-year-old was reported during the recent Test series in Bangladesh over his deliveries which spin away from a right-hander.

"We have identified Bruce Elliot for Harbhajan to work on his action and we have informed the ICC on the action we are taking," Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)

secretary Karunakaran Nair told Reuters.

Harbhajan, who was reported by match referee Chris Broad last month, was given six weeks to complete the corrective procedure and report back to the ICC.

Nair said the ICC has extended the deadline until February 18 following a request by the Indian board.

Harbhajan was reported for chucking in 1998 but was cleared and captured 32 wickets to help India to an upset 2-1 victory over world champions Australia in 2001.

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