Ireland Women Director Jumps In Support Of Aimee Maguire Amid Bowling Action Controversy
Aimee Maguire receives support from her national side amid her ongoing 'suspected' bowling action controversy. Read below.
Ireland Women cricketer Aimee Maguire has grabbed the headlines for wrong reasons, as the teenage sensation has been reportedly charged by the ICC for a 'suspected' bowling action.
The official confirmation of the action came on Sunday, January 12, and in response to the media release of ICC; Ireland's director of high performance, Graeme West, has jumped into the support of the female cricketer, stating that the bowler will 'make a strong comeback'.
"The staff and players are rallying around Aimee, reassuring her that she will return with a stronger action and will continue to shine on the international stage for many years to come," said Graeme West.
ICC's Official Media Release On Aimee Maguire:
"Ireland’s left-arm spinner Aimee Maguire has been reported with a suspect bowling action during the first ODI of their ICC Women’s Championship series against India played in Rajkot on Friday. The match officials’ report, which was handed over to the Ireland team management, cited concerns about the legality of the 18-year-old’s bowling action."
"Maguire’s bowling action will now be tested under the ICC process relating to suspected illegal bowling actions reported in Tests, ODIs, and T20Is. She is permitted to continue bowling in international cricket until the testing results are known."
Aimee Maguire's Rapid Rise In Women's Cricket
Aimee Maguire is a left-arm spinner from Ireland, who boasts the ability of countering the batters with variations, and drifters. The 18-year-old, who made her ODI debut against West Indies Women back in July 2023, has represented Ireland 11 times in the format, scalping 16 wickets, at an economy rate of 5.93.
The Ireland Women cricketer is well-remembered for her 5-wicket haul vs England Women, where she became the 6th youngest cricketer to achieve the feat in Women's Cricket history.
Watch the highlights here:
A FIVE-WICKET HAUL FOR AIMEE MAGUIRE!!!
— Ireland Women’s Cricket (@IrishWomensCric) September 11, 2024
Brilliant from Aimee who claims figures of 5-19 as we bowl England out for 153!
WATCH: https://t.co/cm9SJGBfh9
SCORE: https://t.co/OBAjl0moe2
MATCH PROGRAMME: https://t.co/3atiwXGOWe#BackingGreen #FuelledByCerta ☘️🏏 pic.twitter.com/iVdpbruIJR
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