{
  "id": 18487826,
  "title": "Australia's Chris Lynn banned for using cocaine",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/australias-chris-lynn-banned-for-using-cocaine",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-06T10:03:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/sport/australias-chris-lynn-banned-for-using-cocaine-1.500738307"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In July, Australian cricketer Chris Lynn was suspended for one month after testing positive for cocaine during the T20 Blast Finals Day in England. The 36-year-old, who scored 39 and four runs in the two matches played that day, completed an approved rehabilitation program, which allowed the Cricket Regulator to reduce his sanction from a three-month suspension. Lynn's urine sample was tested at a laboratory in France, where it was found to contain benzoylecgonine, a metabolite of cocaine. Following the tournament, he traveled to Sri Lanka for the Lanka Premier League but only played once for Galle Gladiators before suffering a leg injury. The Cricket Regulator informed Lynn of the adverse finding two days later and imposed the provisional suspension. Lynn admitted to using cocaine on July 15 and 16, stating it was outside a competitive setting and unrelated to his cricket performance. The regulator initially charged him under the England and Wales Cricket Board’s anti-doping code, but later withdrew one charge after the concentration was below the required threshold under World Anti-Doping Agency rules. Lynn has not played professional cricket since serving the ban and is yet to sign a Big Bash League contract, though reports suggest he has agreed terms with Melbourne Renegades.",
  "summary": "Dubai: Australian batter Chris Lynn has served a one-month suspension after testing positive for cocaine during the T20 Blast Finals Day in England in July. The 36-year-old completed an approved rehabilitation programme, allowing the Cricket Regulator to reduce his sanction. Lynn underwent routine anti-doping testing on July 18; the day Northamptonshire won their third T20 Blast title. He scored…",
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  "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."
}