'Suspended' Pakistani ace off-spinner Saeed Ajmal has vowed to make an early comeback to international cricket, and said that he is now over the initial shock of his ban.
Ajmal said that the International Cricket Council's (ICC) decision was a temporary setback, adding that he would continue working with youngsters at the National Cricket Academy.
Ajmal was all praise for his mentor Saqlain Mushtaq, who will be working with him to correct his action, The Dawn reported.
The ICC banned Ajmal on September 9 after biomechanic tests revealed that all his deliveries breached the permissible limit for straightening of the elbow joint.
An ICC release had said that an independent analysis has found the bowling action of Ajmal to be illegal and, as such, the player has been suspended from bowling in international cricket with immediate effect.
Ajmal has about five months to correct his action and appeal for a reassessment in order to play in the World Cup.
