Indian origin spinner Arjun Nair has been suspended by Cricket Australia for a suspect bowling action. Arjun was playing for Sydney Thunders in the Big Bash League. The mystery spinner was reported for suspect action during a Big Bash League encounter between the Sydney Thunder and Hobart Hurricanes on December 30. Arjun Nair who found in suspected bowling action in BBL.

Following the clash, Nair underwent testing at the Bupa National Cricket Centre on January 4 and it was found that the spinner’s bowling action was different to the one he displayed during the BBL clash against the Hurricanes.

The 19-year-old has been slapped with a suspension of three months and will be able to resume bowling only after he submits a fresh analysis and his action is deemed to be remedied. "Arjun is a talented and popular member of our club. We believe he will have a long and successful career with Sydney Thunder and shall support him through this process" Thunder general manager Lee Germon said. According to the Cricket Australia's rules, if a bowler's action is `markedly different` in testing compared to his action in a particular match then he will be suspended from bowling in all domestic cricket for at least 90 days.