Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) wishes to inform the public that cricketer Niroshan Dickwella has
been suspended from participating in all forms of cricket due to an alleged anti-doping
violation.
The suspension is effective immediately and will remain in place until further notice.
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.
The commitment to a clean and fair game is of utmost importance to SLC, and any allegations
of violations are taken with the highest level of seriousness.
