Sri Lankan off-spinner, Akila Dananjaya has been banned from bowling in international cricket with immediate effect by the International Cricket Council . This was after the ICC announced that an independent assessment committee had found Dananjaya’s bowling action to be illegal. According to reports, Dananjaya’s deliveries exceeded the 15-degree tolerance level.

In a statement released by the ICC, it said, “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,” it added.