Razzak vows to return

3 December 2008

Abdur Razzak celebrates bowling AB de Villiers in the Twenty20 game last month

Bangladesh spinner Abdur Razzak has vowed to make a speedy return to international cricket as soon as he has rectified his illegal bowling action.

The left-arm spinner was suspended by the International Cricket Council after an independent analysis on his action revealed the amount of elbow extension for both his stock delivery and fast ball exceeded the 15 degree level of tolerance.

Razzak was first reported by on-field umpires during the second Test at home against New Zealand in October and the suspension was imposed after an analysis of his action at the Australian Institute of Sport.

"I believe it is possible for me to rectify my action," said Razzak, who has returned to Bangladesh along with the rest of the team following their series in South Africa.

"I am hopeful that even if I miss the Tests against Sri Lanka, I would be able to feature in the one-day series."

Bangladesh will host Sri Lanka for two Tests in a tour starting later this month and will also play a triangular one-day series with Zimbabwe as the third team.

Meanwhile, Bangladesh's chief selector Rafiqul Alam added: "Razzak's suspension is a huge blow for us. He is a key player in the side especially in home conditions.

"Hopefully we will find a solution to this vexing problem."