Niroshan Dickwella Gets Suspended For Doping Violation

Sri Lankan keeper-batter Niroshan Dickwella has been suspended from the game due to a doping violation. This test was conducted during the recently concluded Lanka Premier League, Sri Lanka's franchise tournament. Dickwella's suspension will begin immediately and won't get lifted until further notice. SLC stated in a press release.

SLC on Dickwella

"This test is conducted with the collaboration of the Ministry of Sports and with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) ensuring that Cricket remains free from the use of drugs and banned substances," the release Quipped.

"SLC in combination with the Ministry Of Sports and SLADA, conducts these tests randomly during the country's local tournaments to ensure that there is no use of banned substances and those which are used for performance-enhancing, to ensure that the sport remains safe from Doping."

Niroshan Dickwella was the skipper of the Galle Gladiators in the recently concluded season of the Lanka Premier League 2024.