Kusal’s B Sample positive, may face 4-year ban

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The B Sample of cricketer Kusal Janith Perera had also tested positive for banned substances and therefore, he might face a 4-year suspension from cricket, Sports Minister Dayasiri Jayasekara said today.

Speaking to the Daily Mirror, he said Kusal might face a maximum of 4-year suspension if the ICC decided.

“However, the government will make a plea to the ICC to reduce the time period of suspension, if it decided to suspend Kusal,” the Minister said.

Kusal was recalled from New Zealand by the SLC in early December after a sample he provided for random drug testing had yielded a positive result for a banned substance.

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Kay Friday, 25 December 2015 12:42 PM

What a shame. Are not the cricketers told that they should always inform the authorities even if they take any type of tablets or meds? These are professional players who are paid thumping fees. No excuses. Should act in a professional manner. Good lesson for young aspiring cricketers

gayan Friday, 25 December 2015 12:50 PM

Shane Warne got less than 1 year ban for same offence.

SL Cric Fan Friday, 25 December 2015 01:01 PM

Positive test has created problem, when he starts his career as positive. Is there any way for "C" sample?

Daham Friday, 25 December 2015 02:16 PM

According to the present minister of sports the banned substance has gone into the digestive system of the said cricketer through an international coup to prevent him from playing in the next world cup T20 championship.

arjuna Friday, 25 December 2015 02:34 PM

its so unfortunate our president came forward to defend !!!

tony Friday, 25 December 2015 03:22 PM

We was fantastic batsmen we arevgoing to feel it seriously . India can help for sure with the ICC ruling but he may have play thd IPL free of charge .

gayan Friday, 25 December 2015 04:03 PM

Thats coz our president does not have a clue about anything.

Philip Friday, 25 December 2015 05:13 PM

Yes of course It went into the digestive system - most drugs do. International coup - get real!

Appu Friday, 25 December 2015 05:30 PM

That drug is different from this. Shane Warne took the drug to induce his family activities

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