"The match officials' report, which was handed over to Pakistan team manager Moin Khan on Sunday, cited concerns over a number of deliveries that were considered to be suspect and concluded that the bowler's action needed to be tested," the ICC said in a statement.
It is the second time the 36-year-old, who has taken 174 wickets in 34 tests at an average of 27.79, has faced question marks about his bowling after he was reported for a suspect action in 2009 but later cleared by the ICC.
The governing body said Ajmal would undergo testing within 21 days but would be allowed to continue bowling during the review period.
The spinner took 5-166 in Sri Lanka's first innings in the Galle test but did not take enjoy success in the second as the hosts claimed a seven-wicket win on Sunday.
The second and final test gets underway in Colombo on Thursday before three one-day internationals later this month.
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@TAKIYYA:
How come he cleared and go through the first allegation in 2009?? Btw every bowler that rip Indian a part is an illegal bowler.. :D
It is only a move to side line Saeed Ajmal. A lobby is active against him and resultantly we shall loose a great bowler.
@ just_someone. What has big 3 to do with this?
He would be a great bowler if he corrected his action a little bit. Some of his deliveries are so dodgy even for a guy watching on TV.
Bowling with full sleeves and batting with half sleeves says it all.
Umpires have guts !
Welcome to the big 3.