Mohammad Hafeez bowls in Pakistan despite being banned

Hafeez bowled three overs in Pakistan’s T20 league

Pakistani all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez, who has been banned by International Cricket Council (ICC) for one year from bowling in international cricket, is bowling in his country's T20 cup without any curation, reports ESPNcricinfo.

According to the rules, bowlers who have been banned from international cricket can bowl in domestics matches if their boards permit them. Hafeez, who is playing for Lahore Whites outfit, was seen bowling against Islamabad.

The report stated that Hafeez has not remodelled his action since it was found illegal.

On July 17, 2015, the 34-year-old’s bowling action was found to be illegal for the second time since last November. The ICC then allowed him to test his action again only after the 12-month period gets over.

He was reported for a suspect action during the Test series in Sri Lanka. After that, the off-spinner had his action tested on the 6th of July in Chennai and the results went against his favour as he was found to be exceeding the 15-degree limit.

ICC rules on suspect bowling actions

A player who has been suspended from bowling in International Cricket shall be permitted under the supervision and with the consent of his home board to continue to play domestic cricket.

In circumstances where a suspended player is seeking to play in domestic cricket events under the jurisdiction of another member board, the consent of that member board should also be obtained prior to the player participating in such matches.

The Pakistan Cricket Board's director of domestic cricket, Intikhab Alam, said that Hafeez is being monitered.

"We are monitoring him as there is a provision that he can bowl," Alam said. "It's not like we are being lenient with him. The umpires can still report him if they suspect anything wrong in his action.

"Since this ongoing tournament is being televised, it's the best opportunity for us to monitor him closely. In a while, if he is reported at this level as well then he will be suspended for another three months."