Sri Lankan bowling all-rounder Sachithra Senanayake, who was banned from international cricket several weeks ago due to his “illegal” bowling action, has expressed positive sentiments about the outcome of the tests conducted by international experts on his  action.

“The reports pertaining to tests will be released within the next two weeks,” Senanayake has told in an interview with a weekend vernacular newspaper today.

Senanayake, over the past few weeks, worked with Daryl Foster, a human movement lecturer at the University of Western Australia, to correct his bowling action

Commenting on his ban, Senanayake has said he would try to convert this setback into an opportunity. “Earlier, my focus was solely on matches and tournaments. Now, I can use this break to concentrate on my bowling and the areas I need to specialize on. I still engage in practice sessions every day and keep the momentum going,” Senanayake he said.

“In that sense, I think the ban should have come earlier,” the 29 year old cricketer added.

Speaking to the newspaper, Senanayake has said he is strong both physically and mentally and is hopeful about the future.

“I know everything happens for a reason and there is a huge responsibility on my par. I am playing for the country and I have to return to the team as soon as possible,” he said.

Sri Lanka off-spinner Sachithra Senanayake was banned from bowling in international cricket, after his action was found to be illegal following bio-mechanical assessment in Cardiff.