The International Cricket Council has said Bangladesh spin bowler Sanwar Hossain is on report for a suspect bowling action but the cricketer can play against World champions Australia in the one-day series.

"The report was made by umpires David Shepherd, Rudi Koertzen and third umpire Simon Davis after reviewing footage of Hossain's action taken on the second day of the second Test between Australia and Bangladesh in Cairns," ICC General Manager, Cricket, David Richardson said in a statement.

"The umpires asked to review footage of Hossain's action from the second day's play. After reviewing the footage both on-field umpires and the third umpire decided to report the bowler to the ICC," he said.

"This issue now comes under the ICC's regulations dealing with this matter and over the next six weeks Hossain and the Bangladesh Cricket Board will have the opportunity to work on any areas of concern. Hossain will be able to continue to play during this time."

However, he remains subject to being "called" on the field for throwing.

After six weeks, a detailed report will be submitted to the ICC by the BCB which will be circulated to all match referees and umpires.

If a second report is lodged after the six week period, a hearing will be held by the ICC's Bowling Review Group and the player may be banned for 12 months.

Bangladesh lost the two Test series to Australia 0-2 following their innings and 98 runs defeat in the second Test which ended on the fourth day yesterday.