Chris Lynn cleared to play Big Bash after cocaine ban
Former Australian T20 star Chris Lynn served a one-month suspension after testing positive for cocaine in July.
Chris Lynn, the Big Bash League's all-time leading run-scorer with 4,133 runs, has served his ban. Lynn is now eligible to play this summer for the Melbourne Renegades.
The 36-year-old tested positive during an English county match in July while playing for Northampton. Chris Lynn confirmed he used cocaine on July 15 and 16.
Lynn received a one-month suspension from July 31 to August 30. The Cricket Regulator noted the use was out of competition and unrelated to playing performance.
His commitment to a substance abuse treatment program reduced the initial three-month ban to one month. In October, the regulator withdrew the charge after determining the cocaine level in his system fell below the threshold for charges under World Anti-Doping rules.
- 4,133 runs
- All-time BBL scorer
- July 15 and 16
- Cocaine use dates
- One month, July 31 to August 30
- Suspension length
- 36 years old
- Age
Why it mattersLynn is a dominant BBL figure, so his return shapes this summer's competition after months away.
AustraliaOne of Australia's most prolific T20 cricketers is back available for the Big Bash League this summer.
Corroborated bytheage.com.au·watoday.com.au
