Williamson, Akila again reported for suspect bowling action

New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson and Sri Lankan spinner Akila Dananjaya have been reported for suspect bowling action during the first Test between the two sides here, the second time in their careers.

The match took place from August 14-18 and the officials' report, which was handed over to the management of both teams, expressed "concerns about the legality of the bowling actions" of both players.

Williamson bowled just three overs in the second innings of the Black Caps' six-wicket loss to Sri Lanka. The ICC announced that both Williamson and Dananjaya had been reported for having suspect bowling action.

Williamson was banned from bowling in 2014 in international cricket after his action was found to be illegal, with testing finding that his elbow extension when bowling exceeded the 15 degrees permitted under the ICC rules.

Dananjaya was first banned from bowling in December 2018.

The duo will now have to undergo testing within 14 days from the August 18 reporting date. However, till the time the results of the tests are known, both the players will be allowed to continue bowling.