Chris Lynn's one-month drugs ban revealed before BBL season

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 6 Nov, 01:51 · Archive

Chris Lynn has served a one-month suspension after testing positive for cocaine during England's T20 Blast finals in July.

Chris Lynn's one-month suspension for a positive drugs test has been revealed, two months after the Big Bash League record-setter served the ban. The 36-year-old was handed the suspension in August after he tested positive on the day of England's T20 Blast finals in July, when he was helping Northamptonshire to the title. Tests revealed an adverse analytical finding for benzoylecgonine, cocaine's metabolite. Lynn admitted to using the drug days earlier.

Lynn did not have a therapeutic use exemption for cocaine. However, he successfully argued that his drug use amounted to an out-of-competition violation unrelated to sporting performance. He was given a one-month ban, backdated to the period between July 31 and August 30.

The revelation comes as Lynn was linked with a move to the Melbourne Renegades for the Big Bash League season, which begins next month. Any further punishment would be at his BBL club's discretion. Lynn is available to play, having served his penalty and not being on a Cricket Australia contract. Lynn is the BBL's leading run-scorer and six-hitter, and has played four one-day internationals and 18 T20 internationals for Australia.

How it is being reported

• Lynn's secret drugs ban revealed on BBL eveChris Lynn has served a one-month ban after the big-hitting cricketer tested positive for drugs during the finals of England's T20 competition.The West Australian · 6 Nov, 01:15
• Lynn's secret drugs ban revealed on BBL eveChris Lynn has served a one-month ban after the big-hitting cricketer tested positive for drugs during the finals of England's T20 competition.Perth Now · 6 Nov, 01:15

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