ICC clears Eranga's bowling action
Shaminda Eranga's action has been cleared after it was found illegal a little more than a year ago
ESPNcricinfo staff
18-Jul-2017
Shaminda Eranga's action had been reported in May 2016 • Getty Images
Sri Lanka fast bowler Shaminda Eranga's bowling action has been cleared and he can resume bowling in international cricket. Eranga underwent a reassessment of his action at the ICC accredited testing centre in Chennai with the conclusion that the amount of elbow extension in his standard deliveries was within the 15-degree level allowed by the ICC.
Eranga's bowling action was found illegal in June last year after it was reported following the second Test in England. His action was assessed in Loughborough on June 6 when it was found illegal.
Incidentally, he was suspended from bowling in international cricket on the same day as he was hospitalised for experiencing an elevated heartbeat.
Eranga had played the third Test against England after his action was reported and the subsequent two ODIs against Ireland in June. He has not played any competitive cricket since then.