Northamptonshire cricketer Chris Lynn served cocaine ban
Summarised from 4 outlets · Updated 5 Nov, 23:04 · Archive
Northamptonshire batter Chris Lynn served a one-month ban after testing positive for cocaine metabolites following the T20 Blast final in July.
Chris Lynn, a 36-year-old batter for Northamptonshire Steelbacks, tested positive for benzoylecgonine, a cocaine metabolite, following a urine sample taken on T20 Blast Finals Day at Edgbaston on 18 July. The sample was analysed by a World Anti-Doping Agency-accredited laboratory in France. Lynn acknowledged using cocaine on 15–16 July, the night following Northamptonshire's quarter-final victory over Gloucestershire, where he had retired hurt after being struck on the foot. He was struck on the foot by a low full toss from Duan Jansen earlier that day.
The Cricket Regulator charged Lynn with two anti-doping rule violations but subsequently withdrew the second charge, as the level of cocaine in his sample was below the minimum reporting level required. The regulator accepted evidence that Lynn's use took place outside of competition and was unrelated to sporting performance. The regulator initially sought a three-month suspension. However, after Lynn provided evidence that he had completed a substance-abuse treatment programme in October, the suspension was reduced to one month, served from 31 July to 30 August 2026.
The ban only became public in November, months after it had been completed. Lynn scored 39 in the semi-final and four in the final as Northamptonshire claimed the T20 Blast title for the third time.
How it is being reported
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- Lynn's secret drugs ban revealed on BBL eveBig Bash League record-setter Chris Lynn's one-month suspension for a positive drugs test has been revealed, two months after he served the ban.ABC News Australia · 6 Nov, 02:07
- Aussie cricket star Chris Lynn's secret cocaine ban after drug binge following quarter-final victoryAussie cricket star Chris Lynn admitted using cocaine for several hours after a knockout win, before testing positive on T20 Blast Finals Day.Daily Mail Sport · 5 Nov, 22:43
- Northamptonshire Steelbacks cricketer serves one-month ban for cocaineNorthants batter Chris Lynn tested positive for the use of cocaine following the club’s victory in the T20 Vitality Blast Final in JulyIndependent Sport · 5 Nov, 17:13
In this story: Chris Lynn · Northamptonshire Steelbacks · Gloucestershire · England's Cricket Regulator · Edgbaston · France
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