- Last Update 2024-07-19 12:26:00
SL in NZ: Kusal Perera recalled after failing dope test
Sri Lanka opener and wicketkeeper Kusal Perera has been sent back to Sri Lanka before the start of the team’s series in New Zealand after testing positive for using a banned substance by the WADA.
He was provicianally suspended from Monday (7).
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has taken steps to call Perera back to Sri Lanka for further tests and investigations.
“SLC has been advised that a sample provided by Kusal Janith Perera for a random testing carried out by the ICC during the recent Pakistani Tour, has yielded a positive result for a banned substance. In view of this and in terms of the applicable ICC Regulations, SLC has recalled Perera from New Zealand. SLC will to take all steps required to have a further sample tested and make every endeavor to enable Kusal Janith Perera to resume playing cricket at the earliest opportunity in compliance with the ICC Regulations,” a statement issued by SLC said.
Kaushal Silva will be flown to New Zealand as replacement for Perera in Tests.
-
Still No Comments Posted.
- July 11, 2024 - 1275 - 0
Colombo Fort Magistrate interdicted
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has interdicted Colombo Fort Magistrate Kosala Senadheera.
- July 16, 2024 - 321 - 0
MP on open warrant turns up at school event
Mr. Ali Sabri Rahim, a Member of Parliament (MP) for Puttalam District whom an open warrant had been issued, attended a public ceremony at Al Aksha National School in Kalpitiya today (16) as the special guest of honor.
- July 12, 2024 - 278 - 0
SC refuses interim order on Judges appointments
The Supreme Court today refused interim relief in an application filed by President’s Counsel Senaka Walgampaya seeking an Order from the Supreme Court compelling the President to appoint judges to fill the existing vacancies in the Court Of Appeal.
- July 10, 2024 - 278 - 0
Deadline extended for G.C.E. A/L applications
The deadline for online applications to the 2024 G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L) Examination has been extended until July 12, the Department of Examinations said.
- July 12, 2024 - 191 - 0
Gazette on new speed limit regulations to be issued within two weeks
Gazette on new speed limit regulations to be issued within two weeks
Related Articles
Justice Minister orders to suspend issuing of gazette on 22nd Amendment
- 18/07/2024 - 79 - 0
Senior DIG Nilantha Jayawardena sent on compulsory leave
- 18/07/2024 - 122 - 0
IN PIX: News Pictures of the week
- 18/07/2024 - 23 - 0
Leave Comments