PCB chairman Shaharyar Khan explained: "He was in a road accident two years ago.

"As a result he has lost control of a tendon in his bowling arm which is causing the problem."

A report from biomechanic specialists in Perth, Australia, has been sent to the ICC, along with a PCB report.

Shaharyar added: "We have also submitted the report of our committee on illegal bowling actions as we want them to clear his action at least before the tour to India later this month."

Malik, who bowls off-spin and bats in Pakistan's middle order, was reported for a suspect action in October 2004 during a tri-series final in Lahore.

It was the second time since 2000 his action had been reported to the ICC by match officials.

Since than he has undergone two test sessions in Perth under the supervision of biomechanics specialist professor Bruce Elliot and bowling coach Daryl Foster.

Malik, who has taken 80 wickets in 91 one-day internationals and eight in eight Tests, is playing for Pakistan as a batsman alone in the current VB Series in Australia.