Pakistan speedster Mohammad Hasnain has been suspended from bowling in international cricket after his action was found to be illegal at the ICC's recognized testing centre in Lahore.

On Friday (February 4), Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) released a statement regarding the outcome of Hasnain’s bowling action.

"The PCB today received a formal and detailed report from Cricket Australia on Mohammad Hasnain's assessment test, which stated his elbow extension for his good length delivery, full length delivery, slow bouncer and bouncer exceeded the 15-degree limits," stated an official PCB release.

"The PCB has discussed the report with its own bowling experts and is confident that the problem can be resolved. The PCB will now appoint a bowling consultant who will work with Mohammad Hasnain so that he can rectify his bowling action and be ready for a reassessment," it added.

PCB further stated that Hasnain will not be allowed to continue to take part in the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL).

"Mohammad Hasnain is an asset for Pakistan and one of the very few bowlers to consistently click 145kmp. As such, and keeping his future and Pakistan's interest at the forefront, the PCB, on the recommendation of the PSL 2022 Technical Committee, has decided he will not be allowed to continue to participate in the Pakistan Super League," said PCB.

"Instead, he will use this time to work with the PCB-appointed bowling consultant to modify his bowling action so that he can apply for a reassessment and become eligible to return to international cricket as quickly as practically possible," stated further.

Hasnain was first reported by umpire Gerard Abood during the BBL 2021-22 match between Sydney Thunder and Adelaide Strikers on January 2.

Cricket Australia (CA) also confirmed that Hasnain won’t be able to bowl in international cricket with this action anymore.

“This process has been completed, with Hasnain’s action found to be illegal by the PCB’s testing laboratory and the report reviewed and verified by CA’s independent expert,” the CA said in a statement.