Bowling action of Akila Dananjaya found to be illegal; suspended from bowling in International Cricket

Sri Lanka spinner Akila Dananjaya has been suspended from bowling in international cricket with immediate effect owing to  an illegal action.

The 25-year-old, who made his Test debut in February, took 10 wickets in last month's series against England.

He was reported after the first match, which England won by 211 runs, but also played in the second Test.

The International Cricket Council in a statement yesterday (Dec10) announced that an independent assessment was found the bowling action of  Akila Dananjaya to be illegal and, as such he has been suspended from bowling in international cricket with immediate effect. 
The assessment revealed that his deliveries exceeded the 15 degrees level of tolerance permitted under the regulations.

In accordance with Article 11.1 of the ICC Regulations For The Review of Bowlers Reported with Suspect Illegal Bowling Actions, Dananjaya’s international suspension will also be recognised and enforced by all National Cricket Federations for domestic cricket events played in their own jurisdiction.

However, according to Article 11.5 of the Regulations and with the consent of the Sri Lanka Cricket, Dananjaya may be able to bowl in domestic cricket events played under the auspices of the SLC.

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BREAKING: The bowling action of Sri Lanka spinner Akila Dananjaya has been found to be illegal. He has been suspended from bowling in international cricket with immediate effect.

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