Ajmal defends his action

Pakistani off-spinner Saeed Ajmal brushed aside suspicions over his bowling action after wrecking England with career-best figures of 7 for 55 on the opening day of the first Test here. The 34-year-old,whose claims to unveil a mystery delivery he called teesra surrounded the build-up of the three-Test series,helped Pakistan bundle out England for 192 on a slow turning pitch at Dubai Stadium on Tuesday.

Former England paceman Bob Willis raised suspicions over Ajmals action. The off-spinner is fairly orthodox. The delivery that I have a problem with is the doosra, Willis,referring to Ajmals delivery which turns the other way than the normal off-spin,while commentating on Sky Sports in England.

But Ajmal said he was not worried about his action. I am just focusing on my bowling. I dont know about that and its the responsibility of the umpires and referee to check my action. I have bowled my best so I am happy, said Ajmal whose action was questioned once in 2009.

They did it to Saqlain Mushtaq, said Ajmal about the former Pakistan spinner,regarded as the founder of doosra. They are doing it with me now, Ajmal added.