21 Facts About Niroshan Dickwella

On 16 August 2024, Sri Lanka Cricket announced in a media release that Dickwella has been suspended from all forms of cricket due to an alleged anti-doping rule violation.

Niroshan Dickwella completed his primary education at Trinity College, Kandy, Sri Lanka.

Niroshan Dickwella was named the Observer-Mobitel Schoolboy Cricketer of the Year in 2012.

Niroshan Dickwella was the leading run-scorer for Kandy during the tournament, with 315 runs in three matches.

Niroshan Dickwella made his Test cricket debut for Sri Lanka against South Africa in July 2014.

Niroshan Dickwella made his One Day International debut for Sri Lanka against India on 16 November 2014.

Niroshan Dickwella made his Twenty20 International debut for Sri Lanka against India on 9 February 2016.

Niroshan Dickwella was originally included into 2016 ICC World Twenty20 Sri Lanka squad, but due to poor performances in India tour and 2016 Asia Cup, he was dropped from the world cup squad.

Niroshan Dickwella was called up for the South African limited over tour after fine performances in domestic tournaments.

Niroshan Dickwella was included in the T20I side as the opening batsman and scored quick innings in all three matches.

Niroshan Dickwella scored his maiden T20I fifty as a match-winning knock in the third match, which ensured the first series win against South Africa on their home soil in any format.

Niroshan Dickwella was adjudged both man of the match and player of the series for his match-winning batting performances.

Niroshan Dickwella scored his first ODI century on 6 July 2017 against Zimbabwe at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium.

On 21 February 2017, Niroshan Dickwella was suspended for two limited over matches, after a Code of Conduct breach during the second T20I against Australia at Kardinia Park.

In July 2017, Niroshan Dickwella was fined 30 percent of his match fee and received two demerit points for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct.

In July 2021, following the outcome of the incident, Niroshan Dickwella was suspended from playing in international cricket for one year.

On 16 August 2024, Sri Lanka Cricket announced in a media release that Niroshan Dickwella has been suspended from all forms of cricket due to an alleged anti-doping rule violation during the Lanka Premier League 2024.

Niroshan Dickwella appeared before a disciplinary committee on 23 August 2024, and agreed to submit a written statement within a week.

Niroshan Dickwella accepted the A-sample test results and chose not to request B-sample testing.

On 29 September 2024, it was reported that Niroshan Dickwella had been banned from all forms of cricket for three years, effective from 13 August 2024.

Niroshan Dickwella is the first national cricketer to receive a three-year ban from all forms of the game for failing a drug test.