In May 2004, Chairman PCB wrote to all umpires in Pakistan to check the increasing instances of illegal bowling actions in Pakistan cricket at all levels. The object of this circular was to see possible offenders reported early and corrective measures taken before the players reached representative levels. He specifically desired that all umpires inform the respective managerial officials if they came across any player with even a slightly-suspect bowling action.

In a subsequent letter in June 2004, Chairman PCB again wrote to all umpires to clarify that the players with suspect actions be reported to their respective coach, sports-master or team official.

Chairman, PCB then formed an Illegal Bowling Action Commission with Fakir Aizaz-ud-Din as its Chairman. In December 2004, Fakir Aizaz-ud-Din wrote to Regional Development Officers and Regional Development Managers requesting them to watch bowling actions of players carefully while they visited different schools and clubs.

In January 2005, umpires reported 10 players with suspect-bowling actions at various levels of cricket during the ongoing season. Since then, a further 9 players have been identified as having suspect bowling actions. The Group of Bowling Advisors was asked to examine these players and suggest remedies.

The Group of Bowling Advisors subsequently requested that Quintic, a bio-mechanical sensing technology be provided so that it could proceed with remedial action for these players' actions. PCB approved the said technology, which was to be placed at Lahore, Karachi and Rawalpindi centers. The players would be summoned to the closest centre for remedial work. Dr Paul Hurrion has agreed to set up Quintin at the three centres. The Group of Bowling Advisors is now awaiting the technology before it begins remedial work.

(Article: Copyright © 2005 Pakistan Cricket Board)