{
  "id": 18476794,
  "title": "Ex-KKR cricketer tests positive for cocaine, serves one-month suspension; here's what happened",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/ex-kkr-cricketer-tests-positive-for-cocaine-serves-one-month",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-06T09:37:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/ex-kkr-cricketer-tests-positive-093700912.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Australian cricketer Chris Lynn has been suspended for one month due to a positive cocaine test during England's T20 Blast competition. Lynn, who represented Northamptonshire, was found to have used cocaine outside of competitive play. He completed a substance abuse treatment program, which led to the reduction of his original three-month suspension. Prior to the tournament, Lynn had played in the Lanka Premier League for Galle Gallants but was forced to withdraw due to a leg injury. He was initially provisionally suspended on July 31 and later admitted to cocaine use, noting it occurred between July 15 and 16. Lynn, a former Australian representative in ODIs and T20Is, has not played professional cricket since his suspension began and is still awaiting a BBL contract.",
  "summary": "Australian cricketer Chris Lynn has been suspended for one month after testing positive for cocaine. His positive test occurred following the T20 Blast Finals Day on July 18, where he played for Northamptonshire. Lynn confirmed he used cocaine outside of competition and completed a substance abuse treatment program. His suspension was initially proposed for three months but reduced after…",
  "key_points": [
    "Former Australian cricketer Chris Lynn tests positive for cocaine.",
    "Lynn serves one-month suspension reduced from three months.",
    "Lynn completes substance abuse treatment, awaiting BBL contract."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Times of India",
        "title": "Ex-KKR cricketer tests positive for cocaine, serves suspension; here's what happened",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/ex-kkr-cricketer-tests-positive-for-cocaine-serves-suspension-heres",
        "published": "2026-11-06T04:07:50.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}