The ICC has banned Sri Lankan spinner Akila Dhananjaya from bowling in international cricket with immediate effect. 

The international cricket governing body announced the decision after it was established that Dhananjaya's bowling action was illegal. 

The ICC said some of his deliveries exceeded the permitted 15 degree bend for spin bowlers. 

Dhananjaya has been Sri Lanka's main strike bowler in ODI cricket in the recent months. 

Dhananjaya underwent a test in Brisbane, Australia, on his bowling action last month. 

His bowling action was reported during the 1st Test match of the bilateral series against England, in which Sri Lanka suffered a whitewash 3-0.