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Sachithra reported for suspect bowling action

 

Sachithra SenanayakeSri Lanka off-spinner Sachithra Senanayake has been reported for a suspected illegal bowling action.

Senanayake, who has twice recorded career-best figures in the ongoing Royal London series against England, was reported by umpires Ian Gould and Marais Erasmus at the end of his team’s victory at Lord’s on Saturday.

He will be free to bowl again in the series decider at Edgbaston on Tuesday, but will face further scrutiny under International Cricket Council regulations.

An ICC press release read: “The umpires’ report cited concerns over a number of deliveries that were considered to be suspect.

“Senanayake’s bowling action will now be scrutinised further under the ICC process relating to bowlers reported in Tests, ODIs and T20Is.

“The off-spinner is required to undergo testing within 21 days, and, during this period, he is permitted to continue bowling in international cricket until the results of the testing are known.”

However, the Sri Lanka Cricket said that Sachithra is not debarred from consideration for selection to the 5th ODI to be played at Edgbaston tomorrow

“The International Cricket Council (ICC) has informed SLC that the umpires officiating in the 4th ODI of the ongoing England tour have reported a number of deliveries bowled by Sachithra Senanayake were considered to be suspect,” the SLC said.

It also said that since Sachithra had over the past 2 years played many bilateral/ ICC tournaments and four earlier games in the current tour without any hint of suspicion, this comes as a surprise to SLC.

“As however, the ICC has a procedure in place for situations such as this, SLC has no option but to adhere to the laid down process,” it added.

Source: Daily Mirror (Sri Lanka)