Sri Lankan emerging star Akila Dhananjay suspended by ICC

Illegal action ended Dhananjay's short cricketing career for Sri Lanka for a while.

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 The Sri Lankan off spinner bowling action was found to be illegal by the international cricket council (ICC) and has been suspended according to charge 11.1. Dhananjay bowling action was reported in the first tour match of England in which the visitors side won by 211 runs. Dhananjay was tested in  National Cricket Centre, Brisbane.The assessment revealed that his deliveries exceeded the 15 degrees level of tolerance permitted under the regulations. When ICC found that they immediately suspended Akila Dhananjay from bowling from international cricket.

 Dananjaya may be able to bowl in domestic cricket events ,but cannot bowl on the other countries or in any other matches. As per ICC rules Dhananjay can apply for bowling after changing his bowling action and in legal ways according to clause 4.5 of the regulation.