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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.

Shaheen Afridi Scripts History, Becomes First Pakistan Player In History To...

Ace seamer Shaheen Afridi etched his name in the history book by becoming Pakistan's first bowler to take 100 wickets in each format of international cricket. In the first innings of the opening T20I against South Africa in Durban here on Tuesday night, Shaheen struck once in the powerplay, then in the middle phase and once towards the end to complete a three-wicket haul and arrive at the rare feat. With a three-wicket haul, Shaheen completed 100 T20I wickets and became the first Pakistan bowler to have 100 wickets in each format. Apart from T20Is, the 24-year-old left-arm seamer boasts 112 scalps in ODIs and 116 in Test cricket.

South Africa vs Pakistan 1st T20I, Live Score Updates

South Africa vs Pakistan 1st T20I, Live Updates: South Africa will be squaring off against Pakistan in the first T20I of the three-match series on Tuesday in Durban. The hosts will be led by Heinrich Klaasen as the main team is currently facing Sri Lanka in a Test series. The Proteas have also included pacer Anrich Nortje and left-arm wrist spinner Tabraiz Shamsi in the squad. Pakistan are coming off a white-ball tour of Zimbabwe, where they won both the one-day and T20 series. (Live Scorecard)

South Africa vs Pakistan 1st T20I LIVE Streaming And Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch

South Africa vs Pakistan 1st T20I, LIVE Streaming: South Africa are all set to host Pakistan in the first T20I of the three-match series on Tuesday in Durban. Currently, the main Proteas team is facing Sri Lanka in the ongoing Test series. So, the T20 squad will be led by wicketkeeper-batter Heinrich Klaasen. It is the first of six white-ball matches - three T20Is and three ODIs - to be played by Pakistan before they meet South Africa in two Test matches.

Ex-Pacer, Once Victim Of A Sachin Tendulkar Rampage, Is Now A Painter In Australia

Former Zimbabwe fast bowler Henry Olonga is someone remembered fondly by Indians, for he was the victim of a Sachin Tendulkar rampage in 1998. Playing the final of a triangular series between India, Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka, Tendulkar smashed 124 off 92 balls, taking Olonga to the cleaners. Over 25 years later, however, Olonga's life has taken an unprecedented turn. In 2019, Olonga went viral as he wowed judges in 'The Voice Australia' singing competition. Now, Olonga is a part-time painter for social causes, and was present during the second Test between India and Australia at Adelaide.

Trott to continue as Afghanistan coach until end of 2025

Jonathan Trott will continue as Afghanistan's head coach until the end of 2025 after being awarded a one-year extension, the country's cricket board said.

World Test Championship Final Qualification: With 10 Games To Go, All Possible Scenarios Explained

With 10 Tests remaining in the current World Test Championship (WTC) cycle, several teams remain in contention for a place in the top two, although no team is guaranteed a spot just yet, as per ESPNcricinfo. South Africa, leading the table with a percentage of 63.33, have two home matches against Pakistan remaining. Their recent 2-0 series sweep against Sri Lanka has put them in a strong position. To secure a spot in the final, they need to win just one of their upcoming Tests against Pakistan. A 1-1 series result would leave them at 61.11 percent, with only India or Australia in a position to overtake them.

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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

Shaheen Afridi Scripts History, Becomes First Pakistan Player In History To...

South Africa vs Pakistan 1st T20I, Live Score Updates

South Africa vs Pakistan 1st T20I LIVE Streaming And Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch

Ex-Pacer, Once Victim Of A Sachin Tendulkar Rampage, Is Now A Painter In Australia

Trott to continue as Afghanistan coach until end of 2025

World Test Championship Final Qualification: With 10 Games To Go, All Possible Scenarios Explained