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Australian T20 Star Chris Lynn Banned for Cocaine Use
- On Thursday, England's Cricket Regulator revealed that Northamptonshire Steelbacks batter Chris Lynn served a one-month ban after testing positive for a cocaine metabolite during the T20 Vitality Blast Final on July 18, 2026.
- The regulator accepted evidence that Lynn used cocaine out-of-competition on July 15 and 16, 2026, meaning the violation was unrelated to his athletic performance despite the positive Adverse Analytical Finding.
- Officials originally sought a three-month suspension but reduced it to one month after Lynn agreed to "complete a substance of abuse treatment programme," serving the ban between July 31 and August 30, 2026.
- The regulator ruled that "Under ADR Article 11 there is no requirement that Northampton Steelbacks receive any form of sanction" for the positive test.
- Having served the suspension, Lynn is free to continue playing, and reports indicate he has agreed to join the Melbourne Renegades for the upcoming Big Bash League season.
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Ex-KKR star completes one-month ban after testing positive for cocaine use
Former KKR batter Chris Lynn has completed a one-month ban after testing positive for a cocaine metabolite during England's T20 Blast. The Australian admitted to cocaine use, with authorities ruling it an out-of-competition offence.
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Former KKR batsman Chris Lynn tested positive for cocaine use. The Australian cricketer has served a one-month ban. The proposed three-month sentence was reduced to one month after he completed a treatment program. The matter has now been revealed.
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