Sri Lanka spinner Akila Dananjaya reported over bowling action against England
Captain Dinesh Chandimal ruled out of rest of the series vs England
Sunday 11 November 2018 11:43, UK
Sri Lanka spinner Akila Dananjaya has been reported for a suspect bowling action following the first Test against England.
Dananjaya bowled 38.5 overs in the tourists' 211-run win at Galle, taking two for 183, and drew the attention of umpires Chris Gaffaney and Marais Erasmus.
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They cited concerns about the legality of the 25-year-old's bowling action, a report from the International Cricket Council said.
He will undergo clinical testing in the next 14 days but remains eligible to play the second Test at Kandy, which starts on Wednesday live on Sky Sports.
Failure to pass the testing process would result in a ban from bowling.
Skipper Dinesh Chandimal has been ruled out of the rest of the series due to a groin strain.
Uncapped Charith Asalanka has been called up to the squad as a replacement for the second Test.
Batsman Chandimal sustained the injury on day one of the first Test in Galle.
Pace bowler Suranga Lakmal will captain the side for the second Test at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium.
England lead the series 1-0 after winning the first Test by 211 runs inside four days.
Reports locally indicate further turmoil behind the scenes, with team manager Charith Senanayake said to have tendered his resignation.
