Ex-KKR cricketer tests positive for cocaine, serves suspension; here's what happened
Australian cricketer Chris Lynn served a one-month suspension after testing positive for cocaine during England's T20 Blast competition. The suspension was reduced from three months after Lynn admitted to the usage and completed a substance abuse program.
Why it matters
The incident underscores the strict anti-doping regulations in professional sports and the increasing focus on athlete welfare and rehabilitation.
Australian batter Chris Lynn has served a one-month suspension after testing positive for cocaine during England's domestic T20 competition earlier this year. The 36-year-old, who was representing Northamptonshire in the T20 Blast, returned an adverse result following an anti-doping test conducted on Finals Day on July 18.England's Cricket Regulator confirmed on Thursday that Lynn had admitted to using cocaine outside competition and had subsequently completed a substance abuse treatment programme, which played a role in reducing his suspension from three months to one.Lynn underwent a routine anti-doping test after Northamptonshire secured the T20 Blast title for the third time. The Australian scored 39 and four in the two matches on Finals Day.
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