Sri Lanka off-spinner Akila Dananjaya has been reported with a suspect bowling action following the first Test against England, which the visitors won by 211 runs on Friday.

The match officials' report, which was handed over to the Sri Lanka team management, cited concerns about the legality of Dananjaya's action, meaning it will now be scrutinised further under the ICC process.

The 25-year-old is required to undergo testing within 14 days and, during this period, Dananjaya is permitted to continue bowling in international cricket until the results of the testing are known.

Such a ruling means he will be available for selection for the second Test against England beginning in Pallekele on Wednesday, where the Sri Lankans will be without legendary left-arm tweaker Rangana Herath, who retired after the series opener.

Dananjaya took figures of 1-96 and 1-87 in the hosts' defeat.

It was his fourth Test, having debuted with eight wickets against Bangladesh in February.

Captain Dinesh Chandimal, who suffered a groin strain on day one against England, is expected to be out of action for two weeks, with Suranga Lakmal set to skipper the side in Pallekele.

Charith Asalanka comes in as Chandimal's replacement.

Having already surrendered the ODI series and one-off T20I to England, Sri Lanka must win the second Test to have any hope of winning the three-match series.