Sri Lankan wicket keeper-batter Niroshan Dickwella is facing a potential suspension from all forms of cricket following a doping violation during the Lanka Premier League 2024. Reports indicate that Dickwella, who captained the Galle Marvels and failed an anti-doping test, could receive an indefinite ban while the investigation is ongoing. This incident marks the latest controversy in the 31-year-old’s career, adding to his previous suspension for a bio-bubble breach in 2021.
Niroshan Dickwella Faces Suspension Over Doping Violation
Sri Lankan wicketkeeper-batter Niroshan Dickwella is reportedly set to be suspended from all forms of cricket following a doping violation during the Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2024. Sources from Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) indicate that Dickwella failed an anti-doping test for a banned substance during the domestic T20 league. An indefinite ban is anticipated while the investigation is ongoing, with an official announcement expected soon.
Dickwella, who captained the Galle Marvels in the tournament, struggled with the bat, scoring 184 runs in 10 innings. His aggressive approach was unable to yield a significant impact, as evidenced by his modest performance in the final, where his side was defeated by the Jaffna Kings. The ongoing issue adds to the player’s controversial career, marked by a previous suspension due to a bio-bubble breach in 2021.
Doping Scandal Threatens to Derail Niroshan Dickwella’s Cricket Career
The suspension will further strain Dickwella’s career, which has already seen its share of challenges. The 31-year-old has not been a part of the Sri Lankan national team for some time, with his last Test appearance occurring in early 2023 and his last white-ball international in 2022. The doping scandal comes as a significant setback for a player who has previously faced disciplinary issues, including a year-long ban for breaching the bio-bubble in England alongside teammates Danushka Gunathilaka and Kusal Mendis.
As Dickwella awaits the outcome of the investigation, his future in cricket remains uncertain. His absence from the national team and now potential suspension could impact both his personal career and the team dynamics, especially as Sri Lanka looks to strengthen its cricketing prospects on the international stage.
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