Ex-KKR Star Suspended: Cocaine Scandal Exposed

Chris Lynn Suspended for Cocaine Use During T20 Blast

Former Kolkata Knight Riders batter Chris Lynn has been suspended for one month after testing positive for cocaine during England’s T20 Blast. The Australian batter admitted using the substance and has already completed his ban.

Chris Lynn was playing for Northamptonshire when he underwent a routine drug test on July 18 during the T20 Blast Finals Day. His sample tested positive for benzoylecgonine, a substance produced when the body breaks down cocaine.

The 36 year old Chris Lynn admitted using cocaine on July 15 and 16. Despite, he told the Cricket Regulator that it was not connected to his cricket and happened outside competition. The regulator accepted his explanation.

Chris Lynn was initially facing a three month ban. Despite, the punishment was reduced to one month after he completed a substance abuse treatment programme.

The Cricket Regulator confirmed that his suspension period ran from July 31 to August 30. He has already served the ban and is free to return to cricket.

Lynn has played 18 T20Is and four ODIs for Australia. In the IPL, he represented Deccan Chargers, Kolkata Knight Riders and Mumbai Indians.

His last IPL appearance came in 2021, when he played for Mumbai Indians against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. He is also the highest run scorer in Big Bash League history.

According to reports, Chris Lynn is expected to join Melbourne Renegades for the upcoming Big Bash League season.