Banned Pakistan off-spinner Saeed Ajmal has vowed to fight the ICC ban that has deemed his bowling action illegal, a result of tests carried out at the National Cricket Centre in Brisbane.

Much like Sri Lankan great Muthiah Muralidaran before him, Ajmal has claimed his elbow is "not usual" and will fight the ban.

Ajmal dismissed the tests of his action as "not an issue" when speaking to reporters in his home town of Faisalabad.

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"My elbow is not usual so that's why it seems that I bend it more than the normal 15 degrees allowed. We will go into appeal soon," Ajmal said.

"I will be in action in the World Cup next year, that's my resolve."

"They're (the ICC) yet to consider my medical reports. Once they do it I am sure there shouldn’t be any problem.

"I'm 100% positive and looking forward for the best and by the grace of Allah I will be in the World Cup XI."

Ajmal's focus on a return for the World Cup further clouds his prospect of involvement in Australia's VB Tour of the UAE next month for two Tests, a Twenty20 and three ODIs – where the spinner is still ranked the No.1 bowler in the world by the ICC.

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Having initially stated it would appeal the ban, the Pakistan Cricket Board has backtracked significantly, and will now refer the matter to a newly-formed Illegal Bowling Action Committee.

Ajmal was reported after last month's first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle. He has taken 183 wickets in 111 one-day internationals and 178 wickets in 35 Tests.

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The 36-year-old spinner was cleared after being reported for a suspect action in 2009.

Under ICC rules, Ajmal can keep playing domestic cricket during his suspension and can apply for a reassessment at any time – provided he has modified his action.

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The ICC has also banned Sri Lanka offspinner Sachithra Senanayake and New Zealand's Kane Williamson in the last few months for their bowling actions.

Pakistan's matches against Australia start with a T20 on October 6 in Dubai.

Suspect actions in the news since June

3 June: Sri Lanka off-spinner Sachithra Senanayake is reported for a suspected illegal bowling action and ordered to undergo testing within 21 days.

22 June: New Zealand off-spinner Kane Williamson is reported for a suspected illegal bowling action and ordered to undergo testing within 21 days.

28 June: The ICC Cricket Committee meets in Melbourne and recommends an increased focus on bowlers with questionable actions.

12 July: Senanayake is banned from bowling by the ICC after undergoing official testing in Cardiff.

23 July: Williamson is banned from bowling by the ICC after undergoing official testing in Cardiff.

11 August: Pakistan off-spinner Saeed Ajmal is reported for a suspected illegal bowling action and ordered to undergo testing within 21 days.

15 August: The ICC confirms three newly accredited testing centres will be unveiled in the coming months.

22 August: Zimbabwe off-spinner Prosper Utseya is reported for a suspected illegal bowling action and ordered to undergo testing within 21 days.

25 August: Bangladesh off-spinner Sohag Gazi is reported for a suspected illegal bowling action and ordered to undergo testing within 21 days.

25 August: Ajmal begins official testing at Cricket Australia's National Cricket Centre in Brisbane.

9 September: Ajmal banned with immediate effect by ICC. Pakistan Cricket Board say they will weigh up their options, while Ajmal says a medical condition is to blame and he remains confident of playing in the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup.