Chris Lynn completes cocaine ban, returns to Big Bash League
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 6 Nov, 00:22 · Archive
Big Bash League all-time leading run scorer Chris Lynn has completed a one-month ban for cocaine use.
Chris Lynn, the Big Bash League's all-time leading run scorer, has completed a one-month ban after testing positive for cocaine. The 36-year-old returned a positive test during a standard anti-doping examination on 18 July during the T20 Blast Finals Day in England. The test was sent to France, where it returned a cocaine-positive result.
Lynn served a one-month ban from 31 July to 30 August, which was reduced from three months after he undertook a rehabilitation programme. The shorter ban meant he played only one game in the Sri Lankan Premier League season. Lynn admitted to using cocaine just hours after retiring hurt from a game for Northants, having been struck on the foot.
He avoided further sanctions under World Anti-Doping Regulations due to the low levels returned in the test. The former Brisbane Heat player has signed a contract with Melbourne Renegades for the upcoming BBL season after departing Adelaide Strikers. The ban is not expected to impact his participation in the competition, with the Renegades starting their campaign against Perth Scorchers in India on 12 December.
How it is being reported
- Big Bash League: Chris Lynn serves out cocaine suspensionThe Big Bash League’s all-time leading run scorer has undergone a rehabilitation program after serving a ban for using Cocaine.Perth Now · 5 Nov, 23:56
- Big Bash League: Chris Lynn serves out cocaine suspensionThe Big Bash League’s all-time leading run scorer has undergone a rehabilitation program after serving a ban for using cocaine.The West Australian · 5 Nov, 23:56
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