The West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) has confirmed that Sunil Narine will not feature in the limited-overs series against India, starting October 8. Narine was reported twice in the Champions League T20 for suspect bowling action and was banned to play in the final.
Narine has been West Indies mainstay in the limited-overs series since making his debut in 2011 and losing him days before the India series is a major blow to the Caribbean outfit.
The mystery spinner is free to play international cricket but the Windies board has decided not to take any chance months before the World Cup.
The Windies spinner will relook his action before making a return to the national squad as he will have to play a crucial role in the forthcoming World Cup Down Under.
“The West Indies Cricket Board advised today that Sunil Narine has been withdrawn from the touring party for the upcoming series against India,” the statement reads. “This came after discussions including Narine, the WICB Selection Panel and the West Indies Team Management.”
“The withdrawal from the upcoming tour will allow Narine the opportunity to have his action assessed and plan his return to cricket.”
