The PCB has received a copy of the University of Western Australia's review of the Sharjah tapes on Shoaib Akhtar. The Report confirms and reiterates its earlier findings of May 2001, i.e. that it is Shoaib's peculiar anatomical characteristics that lead to the erroneous perception of throwing. Shoaib has an abnormal upper limb in his bowling arm since birth.

Said Director PCB: "The PCB is considering the fresh report and is in touch with the ICC to proceed with the matter in a logical and amicable way, so that Shoaib can continue to bowl without any further undue pressure as soon as possible".

Khalid Butt
Media Manager PCB
7 December 2001

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