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Sri Lanka's Akila Dananjaya cleared to resume bowling in international cricket

Akila Dananjaya was suspended from bowling after being reported during the first Test against England in Galle from 6-10 November.

Reported by: PTI Dubai Published : Feb 18, 2019 21:17 IST, Updated : Feb 18, 2019 21:17 IST
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Akila Dananjaya's remodelled bowling action was assessed in Chennai on February 2

The International Cricket Council (ICC) Monday cleared spinner Akila Dananjaya to resume bowling in international cricket following the Sri Lankan's remedial work and a subsequent remodelling of suspect action.

According to ICC, Dananjaya's remodelled bowling action was assessed in Chennai on February 2. 

It was found that the amount of elbow extension for all his deliveries was within the 15-degree level of tolerance permitted under the ICC Illegal Bowling Regulations.

"Match Officials are still at liberty to report Dananjaya if they believe he is displaying a suspect action and not reproducing the legal action from the assessment," the ICC media release stated. 

To assist the match officials, they will be provided with images and video footage of the bowler's remodeled legal bowling action.

Dananjaya was suspended from bowling after being reported during the first Test against England in Galle from 6-10 November and subsequently underwent an independent assessment of his bowling action in Brisbane on November 23, following which he was barred from bowling in international cricket.

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