Ireland’s young left-arm spinner Aimee Maguire has been suspended from bowling in international cricket with immediate effect. The 18-year-old was reported during the first ODI series against India in Rajkot on January 10. In that match she picked up 3 for 57 in eight overs with a bowling action that raised concerns.

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After being reported, Aimee was also withdrawn from Ireland’s U19 squad heading to the ICC Women’s U19 World Cup in Malaysia. She then visited an ICC-accredited testing centre in Loughborough. There, tests showed that her elbow extension exceeded the allowed 15-degree limit.

The ICC issued a statement explaining the decision:

"She subsequently underwent a bowling assessment at the ICC Accredited testing centre in Loughborough, on 21 January, where it was revealed that the amount of elbow extension in her bowling action exceeds the 15-degree level of tolerance permitted under the ICC Illegal Bowling Regulations.

"As a result, in accordance with clause 6.1 of the regulations, Aimee is immediately suspended from bowling in international cricket. Her suspension will remain in effect until she undergoes a re-assessment of her bowling action which confirms that she can bowl with a legal action."

Aimee Maguire has made an impact in her short career, taking 16 wickets in 11 ODIs and 9 wickets in 9 T20Is for Ireland’s team. Cricket also runs in her family her sister names Jane Maguire also has played 41 international white ball matches for Ireland.