Sri Lanka's Tharindu Kaushal reported for suspect bowling action
Wednesday 2 September 2015 11:08, UK
Sri Lanka off-spinner Tharindu Kaushal has been reported for a suspect bowling action during the third Test against India.
The 22-year-old, who has a distinctive high-knee run-up, has played six Tests and has been earmarked as his country's lead spinner when Rangana Herath, 37, eventually retires.
He will have to undergo a test on his bowling action within 14 days but will be allowed to continue bowling in international cricket until the results are known.
"The match officials' report, which was handed over to the Sri Lanka management, cited concerns about the legality of the 22-year-old's bowling action," said an ICC statement.
Kaushal has already taken two five-wicket hauls in his career and picked up 13 scalps in the three Tests against India, the third highest tally behind Herath and paceman Dhammika Prasad (both 15).
Sri Lanka are not in action until October when they host West Indies in a series featuring two Test matches, three ODIs and two Twenty20s.
Sri Lanka lost their first series at home to India in 22 years when the tourists fought back from an opening defeat to win 2-1 on Tuesday.
