Wicketkeeper-batter Niroshan Dickwella is eligible to return to cricket. His three-year suspension for an alleged doping violation has been lifted after a successful appeal. The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced the news on Thursday.
Dickwella’s suspension stemmed from a failed doping test. The test was administered by Sri Lanka’s anti-doping agency during the Lanka Premier League in August.
Dickwella presented evidence to support his case. He demonstrated that the substance found in his test was not performance-enhancing. He also maintained that he did not use any prohibited substances during the competition. The ICC confirmed these details on its website.
“Following a successful appeal, Dickwella’s ban was lifted with immediate effect and he has been granted permission to play cricket across all formats,” the ICC added.
The 31-year-old last played for Sri Lanka in March 2023. This was his 54th Test match, against New Zealand. He can now resume playing all formats of cricket.
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