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Ronsford Beaton’s action reported
Ronsford Beaton, the Windies pacer, was on Sunday (December 24) reported for an illegal bowling action during the second One-Day International against New Zealand in Christchurch.
Wayne Knights and Bruce Oxenford, the on-field umpires, suggested in their report to Andy Pycroft, the match referee, and the Windies’ team management, that there were concerns about the legality of the bowling action of the player, who was making only his second international appearance on Saturday. Beaton made his debut in the first ODI of the series in Whangarei last Wednesday.
Beaton’s action will now be further scrutinised by the International Cricket Council, with the 25-year-old Guyana player slated to undergo testing within the next 14 days. Beaton, however, is permitted to continue bowling until the results of the test are released.
Beaton, who was part of the Windies’s Under-19 World Cup campaign in 2012, bowled eight overs in the ODI where he was reported, returning figures of 1 for 60. He had dismissed George Worker, the New Zealand opener, caught at fine leg by Rovman Powell.
Bangladesh’s Al-Amin Hossain and Pakistan’s Mohammed Hafeez, both of whom had already been reprimanded by the ICC for illegal bowling actions in the past, were reported once again in the recent months.
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It is estimated that over one million Guyanese, when counting their dependents, live outside of Guyana. This exceeds the population of Guyana, which is now about 750,000. Many left early in the 50’s and 60’s while others went with the next wave in the 70’s and 80’s. The latest wave left over the last 20 years. This outflow of Guyanese, therefore, covers some three generations. This outflow still continues today, where over 80 % of U.G. graduates now leave after graduating. We hope this changes, and soon.
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