Proteas bowler reported for suspect bowling action

South Africa face a setback in Australia with the offspinner's action being reported.

South Africa offspinner Prenelan Subrayen has been reported for a suspect bowling action in the first ODI against Australia played on Tuesday in Cairns.

The match officials' report specified concerns about the legality of Subrayen's action.

The first Cairns ODI against Australia was Subrayen's debut in the 50-over format, where he bowled ten overs and nabbed the wicket of Travis Head, who was stumped out after attempting to charge down the crease.

The 31-year old offspinner had also made his test debut this year against Zimbabwe in Bulawayo, where he was successful in picking four wickets in the first innings.

The bowler will undergo an Independent Assessment of his bowling action at an ICC Accredited testing facility.

South Africa are already without their ace pacer Kagiso Rabada who was ruled out of the three-match series due to injury.

After losing a closely fought T20I series 1-2, the Proteas have taken the lead against the hosts in the ODI series with a confident win, with two matches to be played at Mackay on 22 and 24 August respectively.