Niroshan Dickwella suspended for doping violation

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Aug 16, 2024, 22:08 IST

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The SLC announced the decision with immediate effect on Friday, with the alleged incident taking place during the recently-concluded LPL where he captained Galle Marvels. The left-hander has also been previously summoned by the SLC for his poor disciplinary record.

Niroshan Dickwella suspended for doping violation

Niroshan Dickwella (Getty Images)

NEW DELHI: Sri Lankan wicketkeeper-batter Niroshan Dickwella has been suspended by Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) due to allegations of an anti-doping violation during the Lankan Premier League (LPL).
The suspension is effective immediately and will continue until further notice.
The incident reportedly occurred while Dickwella was captaining Galle Marvels in the recently concluded LPL 2024.
"The suspension is effective immediately and will remain in place until further notice. The test, which was conducted by the Sri Lanka Anti-Doping Agency (SLADA) during the Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2024, is part of SLC's ongoing commitment to maintaining the integrity of the sport," SLC's statement read.

"This initiative, undertaken in collaboration with the Ministry of Sports and in accordance with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) guidelines, is aimed at ensuring that cricket remains free from the influence of prohibited substances."
The 31-year-old left-hander has also been previously summoned by the SLC for his poor disciplinary record.
Dickwella last played for Sri Lanka in March of the previous year.

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