Banned Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez awaits bowling action test result from Chennai

Banned Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez is reportedly set to return to his homeland after appearing for the informal bio-mechanic test in Chennai on account of his illegal bowling action.

The seasoned all-rounder was suspended from bowling with immediate effect after the International Cricket Council ruled his action was illegal.

According to a PCB spokesman, the results of the test would be received after a couple of days, which is important for Pakistan in deciding Hafeez's World Cup fate. He said that it might be a risky decision to pick Hafeez just as a batsman but due to his vast experience his presence in the World Cup squad would strengthen Pakistan's squad, at least on paper, the Dawn reported.

He further said that as an alternative they could select Azhar Ali who can also bowl and they might also ask another opener Ahmed Shehzad to bowl as he has the ability to do so, but still the matter was revolving around ifs and buts, the report added.