ICC approves Lahore-based biomechanics lab as ICC's testing center for bowling actions
Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS)’s biomechanics lab has been granted accreditation by the ICC as the official testing center for suspected illegal bowling actions. The LUMS facility becomes only the fifth such testing center in the world and second in Asia after Chennai.
After 10 years of rigorous planning and the constant development work in the Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) finally came to fruition as the biomechanics lab finally secured ICC accreditation. With the induction of this, Lahore is now home to the fifth lab in the world to be ICC-accredited, joining those in Brisbane, Chennai, Loughborough, and Pretoria.
"I want to congratulate the Pakistan Cricket Board, who worked in conjunction with LUMS to fulfill all criteria required for an ICC accredited testing centre. This reflects the PCB's effort and commitment to deal with suspect illegal bowling actions,” ICC General Manager, Cricket, Geoff Allardice said, reported PTI.
LUMS becomes only the fifth such testing center in the world, joining the list of National Cricket Centre in Brisbane, Loughborough University, Sri Ramachandra University in Chennai and the University of Pretoria. Earlier, most of the players were directed to either Chennai or Brisbane to get their actions tested and now they can use the Lahore facility as well.
"The accreditation of the biomechanics lab at LUMS is a significant development and it is a step in the right direction in line with PCB's aim of equipping the board with modern and world-class facilities," PCB managing director Wasim Khan said, reported Cricbuzz.
"The facility will help us identify and rectify faulty bowling actions at an early stage. In the past we didn't have a testing centre and a number of Pakistan bowlers were called both at the domestic and international level and then had to undergo remodelling of their action, often at a stage where it was tough for them to regain their effectiveness.
"The lab will also be available to players from around the world and we will work closely with the ICC to make the facility readily available for testing of suspect bowling actions. The facility won't be restricted for bowling actions only and players at all levels can sort out their technical deficiencies through biomechanical analysis under the supervision of coaches and experts."
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