Ireland spinner reported for suspect bowling action after IND vs IRE 1st ODI 2025

Ireland’s left-arm spinner Aimee Maguire has been reported for a suspect bowling action after the first ODI of the three-match series against India. The 18-year-old bowler performed fairly well, claiming three wickets for 57 runs in her eight overs.

Under ICC rules, Maguire must have her action tested at an ICC-approved facility within 14 days of being reported. However, she is allowed to continue bowling until the test results are confirmed.

In response to the news, Graeme West, the Director of High Performance at Cricket Ireland, stated:

"The staff and players are rallying around Aimee, reassuring her that she will return with a stronger action and will continue to shine on the international stage for many years to come.”

"The experience and expertise that we possess within our High-Performance Coaching and Support Services at Cricket Ireland will provide Aimee with the care, support, and guidance to deliver the remedial program which will begin following the team's return from India,” West added [as quoted by ESPNcricinfo].

Meanwhile, Maguire has represented Ireland in 11 ODIs, taking 16 wickets. She has also played in nine T20Is, claiming an equal number of wickets.

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India defeated Ireland in the first ODI at Rajkot

The first ODI of the three-match series between India and Ireland took place on Friday, January 10, at Rajkot. Ireland won the toss and chose to bat first. The visitors had a rough start, losing four wickets—Sarah Forbes (9), Una Raymond-Hoey (5), Orla Prendergast (9), and Laura Delany (0)—for just 56 runs.

However, skipper Gaby Lewis and Leah Paul fought back, putting together a 117-run partnership for the fifth wicket off 150 balls. Leah scored 59 from 73 balls, while Gaby fell just short of a century, dismissed for 92 off 129 balls, including 15 boundaries.

Towards the end, Arlene Kelly contributed 28 runs, helping Ireland reach 238-7 in their 50 overs. In response, India’s captain Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal put on 70 runs for the first wicket off 61 balls. Mandhana made 41 off 29 balls, while Pratika played a brilliant innings of 89 off 96 balls.

Meanwhile, Tejal Hasabnis remained unbeaten on 53 off 46 balls, as the Women in Blue comfortably won by six wickets with 93 balls to spare.