SLC confirmed that the Sri Lanka WK-Batter Niroshan Dickwella has been suspended indefinitely for failing the Doping test during LPL 2024. During the franchise cricket, he failed the test in line with World Anti-Doping guidelines and henceforth will be suspended from all forms of cricket.
“The suspension is effective immediately and will remain in place until further notice,” stated an SLC media release. “The test, which was conducted by the Sri Lanka Anti-Doping Agency (SLADA) during the Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2024, is part of SLC’s ongoing commitment to maintaining the integrity of the sport.
“This initiative, undertaken in collaboration with the Ministry of Sports and in accordance with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) guidelines, is aimed at ensuring that cricket remains free from the influence of prohibited substances.
“SLC, together with the Ministry of Sports and SLADA, conducts these tests during domestic tournaments randomly to safeguard the sport against anti-doping violations.”
Dicwella has amassed 2757 runs in Tests, 1604 runs in ODIs, and 480 in T20Is for Sri Lanka. The Galle Marvels captain turned out for the National side in 2023 but received a call-up for the T20I series against Bangladesh earlier this year. He did not feature in a single game.
After his selection, the selectors had spoken with Dickwella over his poor disciplinary record. He was one of the three players banned for breaching bio-bubble protocols in 2021, along with Kusal Mendis and Danushka Gunathilake.
