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Sydney Thunder has been rocked by the news off-spinner Chris Green has failed a test on his bowling arm

Cricket Australia confirmed Green’s ban on Wednesday evening in a statement.

Green has copped a 90-day suspension and won’t play against the Melbourne Stars on Wednesday night.

He will be unable to bowl for a minimum of 90 days in Cricket Australia-run competitions, effective immediately. He can, however, be selected as a batsman in the BBL, and still bowl in Premier Cricket.

The 26-year-old recently signed a six-year deal with the Thunder and was also picked up in the Indian Premier League.

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Green’s ban doesn’t exclude him from bowling in other global competitions, but it’s understood that most international tournaments would accept CA’s ruling.

Green was reported by umpires Nathan Johnstone, Mike Graham-Smith and third umpire Paul Wilson after the BBL match between the Thunder and Stars at Sydney Showground Stadium on Thursday, January 2.

As per the Suspected Illegal Bowling Action Procedures, Green then underwent testing at the National Cricket Centre on Sunday, January 5, under the guidance of Dr Luke Kelly.

After the 90-day suspension has elapsed, Green will be eligible to undergo testing once again with a view to returning to bowling.

He is the second Thunder player to be suspended, after Arjun Nair also copped a 90-day ban in January, 2018.

Green has been a regular in the Thunder’s XI for a number of years and took two wickets in their championship side against the Melbourne Stars in 2015-16

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