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Ex-KKR Cricketer Suspended for One Month After Testing Positive for Cocaine
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 06 Nov 2026, 12:47 PM
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A former Kolkata Knight Riders player has been handed a one-month suspension after failing a drug test for cocaine. The cricketer has completed the disciplinary period.
A former player of the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) has served a one-month suspension following a positive test result for cocaine. The disciplinary action was taken in accordance with standard anti-doping regulations governing professional cricket in India.
The cricketer, who previously represented the franchise in the Indian Premier League, underwent a mandatory drug screening. The analysis confirmed the presence of the prohibited substance, leading to the imposition of the suspension.
Sources indicate that the player has now completed the one-month ban and is eligible to resume professional activities. The incident highlights the strict enforcement of drug-free policies within the sport to maintain integrity and player health.
No further legal proceedings or additional penalties have been reported at this stage. The focus remains on the player's return to fitness and compliance with future testing protocols.
The cricketer, who previously represented the franchise in the Indian Premier League, underwent a mandatory drug screening. The analysis confirmed the presence of the prohibited substance, leading to the imposition of the suspension.
Sources indicate that the player has now completed the one-month ban and is eligible to resume professional activities. The incident highlights the strict enforcement of drug-free policies within the sport to maintain integrity and player health.
No further legal proceedings or additional penalties have been reported at this stage. The focus remains on the player's return to fitness and compliance with future testing protocols.