Sri Lanka Cricket has asked for an explanation from Muttiah Muralitharan after he said three Australian fast bowlers had suspect actions.
Murali had accused Glenn McGrath, Jason Gillespie and Brett Lee of being among "99%" of bowlers with illegal actions.
Sri Lankan Cricket's Ray Illangakon, told the BBC: "Muralitharan is a contracted player.
"Making such statements without first having obtained requisite permission is a violation of the contract."
Murali was banned earlier by the International Cricket Council from bowling a particular delivery.
But the International Cricket Council is proposing to let bowlers straighten their arms by up to 15 degrees.
Under those guidelines he could be equipped with his full armoury of weapons once again.
Murali insisted after his remarks about bowlers in general were aired on radio that his comments had been misinterpreted.
He is planning a comeback after a shoulder operation on the forthcoming tour of New Zealand beginning in late December.
Meanwhile, the International Cricket Council, in a statement, has dismissed claims appearing in the Australian press that it had drawn up a 'hit list' of bowlers to be targeted over their actions.
General Manager Dave Richardson said such a suggestion was nonsense.
He said: "The expert sub-committee was convened to look at the overall picture of the current regulations for dealing with potentially flawed bowling actions. It dealt with principles and processes not personalities," he says.
New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming says it is a positive sign the ICC is looking into the issue.
"For too long it was the ugly sister that wasn't being talked about," he said.
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For too long it was the ugly sister that wasn't being talked about