Bowler's action questioned, again

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A Rajasthan Royals bowler has been reported for using a suspect action in the match against Mumbai Indians on Sunday night.

A report out of India says Kevon Cooper was reported for “bowling certain deliveries with a suspect illegal action” during the match.

Cooper took 2-38 in his four-over spell.

He was reported by on-field umpires, along with the third umpire, after Mumbai’s dramatic win which knocked Royals out of the IPL title race.

Cooper is now entitled to have an official assessment from the BCCI Suspect Bowling Action Committee (watch his action from the other night above, although we are not sure which specific balls are under scrutiny).

Even if found guilty, Cooper would be available for selection in the next edition of the IPL and only faces suspension from the tournament if he is reported a second time.

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The West Indies seamer first came under scrutiny in January 2011 when he went to the University of Western Australia to undergo tests and undertake work to correct the fault.

He was cleared to play later that year.

Meanwhile, West Indies star Chris Gayle is reportedly consulting doctors in Germany about his back and leg injuries.

Gayle, who scored just 198 runs from nine innings for Royal Challengers Bangalore in IPL 7, said he has struggled to negate the injuries but decided to play on anyway.

“I could not bat properly and bending was a problem and sprinting between the wickets was a problem even though you guys don’t see me running much. It was difficult but I tried my best,” said Gayle, in the Indian Express.

He is hopeful of regaining fitness for his 100th Test in June back in Jamaica.