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Niroshan Dickwella Cleared To Play All Forms Of Cricket Following Ban For Doping

Sri Lanka's Niroshan Dickwella, who was banned for three years due to alleged anti-doping violations, has been cleared to play cricket across all formats, according to the ICC. The 31-year-old cricketer received a three-year suspension after testing positive for a prohibited substance during a random anti-doping test. The ban, imposed by the Sri Lanka Anti-Doping Agency (SLADA), took effect in August 2024. However, Dickwella appealed the ban and submitted evidence to demonstrate that no banned substances were consumed during the "competition period" and that the identified substance was unrelated to "enhancing sports performance."

Sri Lanka's Dickwella cleared to play with doping ban lifted after appeal

Sri Lanka wicketkeeper-batsman Niroshan Dickwella has been cleared to play again after his three-year suspension for an alleged doping violation was lifted following a successful appeal, the sport's governing ICC said on Thursday.

NZ keen to give Southee winning farewell and deny England series sweep

New Zealand hope pace veteran Tim Southee will sign off from test cricket with a victory over England in the third and final match of the series but the hosts' bowling unit will have their hands full keeping the explosive Harry Brook quiet in Hamilton.

Rohit Sharma Gets Brutal 'Captaincy' Reality Check From Australia Great: "Jasprit Bumrah's Superior..."

Former Australia batter Simon Katich criticised India captain Rohit Sharma for his bowling changes during the 10-wicket loss in the Pink-Ball Test in Adelaide. The loss last week was India's fourth-straight in Test under Rohit's captaincy, having conceded three games at home to New Zealand last month. In a recent interaction, Katich feels Rohit failed to rotate his bowlers, something his deputy Jasprit Bumrah managed to do pretty well during India's 295-run win over Australia in the series-opener in Perth.

First Time In 51 Years: Smriti Mandhana Scripts Never-Before-Seen Record

Smriti Mandhana scored her fourth ODI century of 2024 during India's defeat to Australia at the WACA. This remarkable achievement set a new all-time record for the most centuries scored in a calendar year in women's ODIs, according to Wisden. Mandhana's innings came as India chased 299, a target set by Australia thanks to Annabel Sutherland's 110 off 99 balls, with Ashleigh Gardner and Tahlia McGrath also contributing half-centuries. Despite losing her opening partner, Richa Ghosh, early--bowled by Megan Schutt--Mandhana stood out in an otherwise disappointing performance by the Indian batting lineup.

Canada women's rugby team headed to Southern Hemisphere in May for Pac Four Series

The Canadian women's rugby team is headed to the Southern Hemisphere in May to defend its Pacific Four Series title.

Not Yashasvi Jaiswal Or Joe Root, Ricky Ponting Labels This 'Generational' Star As Best Test Batter

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting believes England's Harry Brook is currently the best Test batter in the world and added he remains in awe of his approach to playing the longer format. On Wednesday, right-handed Brook was unveiled as new top-ranked Test batter after going past his team-mate Joe Root in the rankings list, with his rating points being 898. Brook, 25, scored 171 in the first Test of England's ongoing tour of New Zealand in Christchurch, and followed it up by making 123 and 55 in the second Test in Wellington.

"No Matter How Big A Player Is...": Harbhajan Singh's Honest Rohit Sharma Verdict

Former cricketer Harbhajan Singh opened up on India skipper Rohit Sharma's recent form and said that he needs to make runs, reported Star Sports. Travis Head's scintillating century at home, accompanied by brilliant bowling performances from Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins led Australia to a 10-wicket win at the Adelaide Oval in the second Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The victory also ensured Australia reclaimed their place atop the WTC25 standings.

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Niroshan Dickwella Cleared To Play All Forms Of Cricket Following Ban For Doping

Sri Lanka's Dickwella cleared to play with doping ban lifted after appeal

NZ keen to give Southee winning farewell and deny England series sweep

Rohit Sharma Gets Brutal 'Captaincy' Reality Check From Australia Great: "Jasprit Bumrah's Superior..."

First Time In 51 Years: Smriti Mandhana Scripts Never-Before-Seen Record

Canada women's rugby team headed to Southern Hemisphere in May for Pac Four Series

Not Yashasvi Jaiswal Or Joe Root, Ricky Ponting Labels This 'Generational' Star As Best Test Batter

"No Matter How Big A Player Is...": Harbhajan Singh's Honest Rohit Sharma Verdict