Brathwaite had his bowling action reported following the West Indies’ heavy defeat against England last month in the first Test of a three-match series.

The officials' report from the match, the first day/night Test contested in England, played at Edgbaston in Birmingham cited concerns about the "legality" of the 24-year-old’s action.

In the laws of the cricket, a bowler must keep his bowling arm straight when delivering the ball.

However, International Cricket Council regulations state that players can have a slight bend in their elbow of up to 15 degrees.

An independent assessment, performed at the Loughborough testing centre in England, has revealed that the amount of elbow extension in all of Brathwaite’s deliveries was well within the 15-degree level of tolerance permitted under the regulations.

Brathwaite has registered a total of 12 wickets in his 40-match Test career.

However, he is more prominently known for his role at the top of the batting order, having racked up 2,598 runs at an average of 36.59.

This includes six centuries and a top score of 212.

Brathwaite had been permitted to continue bowling in international matches until the test results had been revealed.