Atapattu could face disciplinary action

Marvan Atapattu, the former Sri Lankan captain, could face disciplinary action after pulling out of Sri Lanka's forthcoming series against Bangladesh.

Atapattu was recalled to the Test squad for the first time in 18 months but later sent an email to the board expressing his unavailability citing personal commitments. Atapattu, centrally contracted to the board, is currently playing club cricket with Lashings in England.

Board secretary K Mathivanan told Reuters, "This tour was a great opportunity for Marvan to get back in the team and we are disappointed that he has made himself unavailable.

"The board will meet shortly and we will have to see whether he has violated his annual contract -- if he has then we will have to take action," he said.

Though fully recovered from a back operation in May 2006 and in the squad, Atapattu wasn't picked for a single game of Sri Lanka's World Cup run. He was then left out of the three-match ODI series against Pakistan in Abu Dhabi.

Atapattu's replacement for the series, due to begin June 25, is expected to be announced shortly.