Sri Lankan wicketkeeper-batter Niroshan Dickwella has been suspended from all forms of cricket after an alleged doping violation during the Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2024.

Details of the Suspension

• Incident: The suspension follows a failed dope test conducted during the LPL 2024, where Dickwella captained the Galle Marvels.
• SLC Statement: Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) confirmed the suspension through a media release. The nature of the substance involved was not officially disclosed, but media reports suggest that Dickwella tested positive for cocaine.

Background and Impact

• Previous Controversies: Dickwella was previously banned for a year in 2021 for breaching bio-bubble protocols along with teammates Danushka Gunathilaka and Kusal Mendis during a tour of England.
• Career Status: At 31 years old, Dickwella has played 138 international games. The suspension may significantly impact his career, potentially limiting further opportunities in professional cricket.

Recent Performance

• LPL 2024: The Jaffna Kings won the tournament, while Dickwella’s Galle Marvels finished as runners-up.