Pictures of Sri Lanka's Ruchira Perera's suspect bowling action during the first Test against England at Lord's. 
Sri Lanka's Ruchira Perera's bowling action has come under increasing scrutiny
The controversy surrounds Perera's arm being straight at the point of release
Concern was raised after he took three wickets in England's first innings
Perera's bowling arm appears to straighten, which is a direct contravention of the game's laws
Under current ICC rulings the umpires have the power to stop a bowler if they feel he is throwing the ball
The umpires decided to report Perera to the ICC after the first Test at Lord's
Monday, 20 May, 2002, 13:16 GMT 14:16 UK 
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