SLC Suspends Niroshan Dickwella Indefinitely Over Doping Violation

Sri Lanka Cricket has suspended wicketkeeper-batter Niroshan Dickwella indefinitely following a doping violation during the Lanka Premier League 2024. The suspension is effective immediately, pending further investigations by relevant authorities.

Niroshan Dickwella, Sri Lanka Cricket's wicketkeeper-batter, has been suspended indefinitely owing to a doping violation. The suspension, effective immediately, bars Dickwella from participating in all forms of cricket while further investigations are carried out.

The 31-year-old recently captained Galle Marvels in the Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2024 and failed a doping test conducted in accordance with World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) guidelines during the event. 'The suspension is effective immediately and will remain in place until further notice,' read an official statement from Sri Lanka Cricket, as reported by ESPNcricinfo.

The doping test by Sri Lanka Anti-Doping Agency (SLADA) during LPL 2024 is part of efforts by SLC to preserve the sport's integrity. 'The initiative, in collaboration with the Ministry of Sports and WADA guidelines, aims to ensure that cricket remains free from prohibited substances,' the statement noted. Dickwella, known for his talent despite frequent disciplinary issues, faces an uncertain future as investigations continue.

(With inputs from agencies.)