Question: Which country’s bowler has been banned by ICC in September 2019 for his suspected bowling action?
(a) India
(b) Sri Lanka
(c) Bangladesh
(d) Pakistan
Answer: (b)
Related facts:
- On September 19, 2019, Akila Dhananjaya was banned to play International Cricket by the International Cricket Council (ICC).
- Dhananjaya who is Sri Lankan off-spinner banned for 12 months for illegal bowling action.
- On August 29, 2019 an independent investigation was carried out in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, it was revealed in this investigation that his bowling action was illegal.
- His questionable bowling action came into the light, during 14-18 August, 2019, in a test match between Sri Lanka and New Zealand.
- It should be known that, earlier in December 2018 he was suspended from bowling.
- After the end of the one-year period, Dhananjaya can appeal an action investigation in the ICC.
About ICC:
- ICC was founded in 15 June 1909 and is Headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Links:-
https://www.icc-cricket.com/media-releases/1349580
https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/sri-lanka-spinner-akila-dananjaya-ban-1-year-icc-illegal-bowling-action-1601003-2019-09-19