New Delhi, Aug. 27 -- Zimbabwe women's team all-rounder Kelis Ndhlovu has been suspended from bowling in international cricket with immediate effect. The decision came after an independent assessment confirmed that the left-arm spinner used an illegal bowling action, as per the official website of the International Cricket Council (ICC).

The 19-year-old has been suspended from bowling in international cricket with immediate effect. She was reported by match officials during the first ODI against Ireland in Belfast on July 26, and she underwent the assessment in Pretoria, South Africa.

In accordance with Article 6.1 of the Bowling Regulations, Ndhlovu's suspension shall remain in place until she submits to a re-assessment of her bowling ...