Sri Lanka batter Niroshan Dickwella’s three-year doping ban was lifted on Thursday (Dec 12) by Cricket Sri Lanka. Dickwella, suspended in August 2024 for three years by the Sri Lanka Anti-Doping Agency (SLADA) will now be eligible to play in the Sri Lankan with key series ahead. He tested positive for a prohibited substance after a random doping test.

<h2>Dickwella ban lifted</h2>

After testing positive for a banned substance, the wicketkeeper-batter faced a three-year ban, with the right to appeal. Dickwella successfully appealed against the decision proving that he did not consume any prohibited substances during the "competition period" and that the substance used was not the performance-enhancing kind.

The lifting of the ban means Dickwella will be eligible for team selection, paving a way back into the side. He last represented the side in March 2023, missing out on a spot in the ODI World Cup and its qualifiers. His last international assignment was the first Test against New Zealand in Christchurch in March 2023. He has played 54 Tests, 55 ODIs and 28 T20Is for Sri Lanka with 4841 runs in his international career.

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<h2>Will Dickwella return for the New Zealand series?</h2>

After getting the ban overturned, Dickwella will be eyeing a place in the squad for the New Zealand series. The BlackCaps will play three T20Is and as many as ODIs, with the former kicking off the series. Bay Oval and Mount Maunganui will host the opening two T20Is on December 28 and 30 respectively. The three-match T20I series will conclude on January 2 at Saxton Oval in Nelson.

After the three T20I matches, both sides will lock horns across three ODI matches, which will be played in Wellington, Hamilton, and Auckland on January 5, 8, and 11.

Sri Lanka batter Niroshan Dickwella’s three-year doping ban was lifted on Thursday (Dec 12) by Cricket Sri Lanka. Dickwella, suspended in August 2024 for three years by the Sri Lanka Anti-Doping Agency (SLADA) will now be eligible to play in the Sri Lankan with key series ahead.

Sri Lanka batter Niroshan Dickwella’s three-year doping ban was lifted on Thursday (Dec 12) by Cricket Sri Lanka. Dickwella, suspended in August 2024 for three years by the Sri Lanka Anti-Doping Agency (SLADA) will now be eligible to play in the Sri Lankan with key series ahead. He tested positive for a prohibited substance after a random doping test. Dickwella ban lifted After testing positive for a banned substance, the wicketkeeper-batter faced a three-year ban, with the right to appeal. Dickwella successfully appealed against the decision proving that he did not consume any prohibited substances during the "competition period" and that the substance used was not the performance-enhancing kind. The lifting of the ban means Dickwella will be eligible for team selection, paving a way back into the side. He last represented the side in March 2023, missing out on a spot in the ODI World Cup and its qualifiers. His last international assignment was the first Test against New Zealand in Christchurch in March 2023. He has played 54 Tests, 55 ODIs and 28 T20Is for Sri Lanka with 4841 runs in his international career. ALSO READ | Sweden ends rape inquiry allegedly targeting France star Kylian Mbappe Will Dickwella return for the New Zealand series? After getting the ban overturned, Dickwella will be eyeing a place in the squad for the New Zealand series. The BlackCaps will play three T20Is and as many as ODIs, with the former kicking off the series. Bay Oval and Mount Maunganui will host the opening two T20Is on December 28 and 30 respectively. The three-match T20I series will conclude on January 2 at Saxton Oval in Nelson. After the three T20I matches, both sides will lock horns across three ODI matches, which will be played in Wellington, Hamilton, and Auckland on January 5, 8, and 11.

Cricket Sri Lanka lifts Niroshan Dickwella's three-year ban for doping, cleared to play for national side

Rafa Benitez has left Chinese Super League side Dalian Pro, with the Spaniard saying on Saturday that the COVID-19 pandemic was a factor in his decision.

The former Liverpool and Real Madrid head coach was hired on a lucrative contract worth a reported 12 million pounds ($16 million) per year after he left Newcastle United in 2019.

"Unfortunately, like so many things in the last year, COVID-19 has changed our lives and our projects. From today, both my coaching staff and I will sadly no longer be coaching Dalian," Benitez said in a statement.

"The pandemic is still here, for all of us, and supporting our families has been a priority when making this decision."

Dalian failed to qualify for the Super League's Championship stage last season, which was affected by the pandemic, finishing seventh in their eight-team group. But they secured their top flight status in the relegation playoffs.

Benitez said he hoped he had left behind a vision for the club to build on.

"I'm convinced we have left a structure and a methodology that will allow the project to go ahead successfully," the 60-year-old said.

"The first team has been rejuvenated and the foundations have been laid for the future, from the grassroots schools to the top."

Rafa Benitez has left Chinese Super League side Dalian Pro, with the Spaniard saying on Saturday that the COVID-19 pandemic was a factor in his decision. The former Liverpool and Real Madrid head coach was hired on a lucrative contract worth a reported 12 million pounds ($16 million) per year after he left Newcastle United in 2019.

Rafa Benitez has left Chinese Super League side Dalian Pro, with the Spaniard saying on Saturday that the COVID-19 pandemic was a factor in his decision. The former Liverpool and Real Madrid head coach was hired on a lucrative contract worth a reported 12 million pounds ($16 million) per year after he left Newcastle United in 2019. "Unfortunately, like so many things in the last year, COVID-19 has changed our lives and our projects. From today, both my coaching staff and I will sadly no longer be coaching Dalian," Benitez said in a statement. "The pandemic is still here, for all of us, and supporting our families has been a priority when making this decision." Dalian failed to qualify for the Super League's Championship stage last season, which was affected by the pandemic, finishing seventh in their eight-team group. But they secured their top flight status in the relegation playoffs. Benitez said he hoped he had left behind a vision for the club to build on. "I'm convinced we have left a structure and a methodology that will allow the project to go ahead successfully," the 60-year-old said. "The first team has been rejuvenated and the foundations have been laid for the future, from the grassroots schools to the top."

Benitez leaves Chinese side Dalian citing difficulties due to COVID-19

The future of Chennai Super League (CSL) has gone for a toss after the recent outbreak of coronavirus in Beijing, that has “complicated” the plans to start the postponed league of China. A medical expert advising the Chinese soccer association has said that with more than 180 infections recorded in just over a week, the future of CSL is under discussion.&nbsp;

The CSL was scheduled to start in February but has been postponed indefinitely due to COVID-19. The recent outbreak could cause further delays. Zhang Wenhong, an infectious disease specialist told state television that a postponement of CSL could happen.

“The schedule is still under discussion because the pandemic just re-surged in Beijing,” Zhang said.

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“The potential coronavirus transmissions from Beijing make it more complicated. I think CSL leaders are concerned about that and will keep changing the timetable.”

Zhang further said that China unlike European countries where football leagues have restarted is keeping a cautious approach and want to keep cases at near zero.

“European countries have made the decision to restart, because they believe ... if they can keep coronavirus cases under control and the medical system is working well, it will be okay to restart the games,” he said.

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“In China, however, our target is to keep the cases at near zero, so we are much more prudent and we still need more time.”

However, the director of the Shanghai Administration of Sports recently said that CSL could resume in July given “everything goes well”. The COVID-19 shutdown has had a massive impact on Chinese football, financially, with many clubs folding under pressure, including CSL club Tianjin Tianhai.

The future of Chennai Super League (CSL) has gone for a toss after the recent outbreak of coronavirus in Beijing, that has “complicated” the plans to start the postponed league of China.

The future of Chennai Super League (CSL) has gone for a toss after the recent outbreak of coronavirus in Beijing, that has “complicated” the plans to start the postponed league of China. A medical expert advising the Chinese soccer association has said that with more than 180 infections recorded in just over a week, the future of CSL is under discussion. The CSL was scheduled to start in February but has been postponed indefinitely due to COVID-19. The recent outbreak could cause further delays. Zhang Wenhong, an infectious disease specialist told state television that a postponement of CSL could happen. “The schedule is still under discussion because the pandemic just re-surged in Beijing,” Zhang said. ALSO READ: Juventus supremacy under threat as Serie A returns “The potential coronavirus transmissions from Beijing make it more complicated. I think CSL leaders are concerned about that and will keep changing the timetable.” Zhang further said that China unlike European countries where football leagues have restarted is keeping a cautious approach and want to keep cases at near zero. “European countries have made the decision to restart, because they believe ... if they can keep coronavirus cases under control and the medical system is working well, it will be okay to restart the games,” he said. ALSO READ: Mourinho meets familiar foes Man Utd as Liverpool resume title hunt “In China, however, our target is to keep the cases at near zero, so we are much more prudent and we still need more time.” However, the director of the Shanghai Administration of Sports recently said that CSL could resume in July given “everything goes well”. The COVID-19 shutdown has had a massive impact on Chinese football, financially, with many clubs folding under pressure, including CSL club Tianjin Tianhai.

Chinese Super League resumption in doubt after Beijing COVID-19 outbreak

The coronavirus-delayed Chinese Super League (CSL) season is scheduled to begin in late June or early July, a club chairman says.

Suspended leagues across the world, including in Europe, will be watching the CSL with interest as an indicator of the challenges they face in relaunching their own competitions.

The campaign was supposed to start on February 22 but was indefinitely postponed by the pandemic, which emerged in China in December before spreading worldwide.

"Based on the assessment of the current situation, the new season will start at the end of June or beginning of July," said Guangzhou R&amp;F chairman Huang Shenghua, according to state media.

Huang said that the season will be able to take place in full with each team playing the alloted 30 matches.

The media reports did not indicate whether a formal announcement was expected from the Chinese Football Association.

China says that it has curbed coronavirus at home but is now concerned about a second wave of imported infections from people entering the country from overseas.

Marouane Fellaini, the former Manchester United midfielder, is the only known coronavirus case in the CSL.

He was released from hospital last week and is under further observation, although he was not seriously ill.

The coronavirus-delayed Chinese Super League (CSL) season is scheduled to begin in late June or early July, a club chairman says. Suspended leagues across the world, including in Europe, will be watching the CSL with interest as an indicator of the challenges they face in relaunching their own competitions.

The coronavirus-delayed Chinese Super League (CSL) season is scheduled to begin in late June or early July, a club chairman says. Suspended leagues across the world, including in Europe, will be watching the CSL with interest as an indicator of the challenges they face in relaunching their own competitions. The campaign was supposed to start on February 22 but was indefinitely postponed by the pandemic, which emerged in China in December before spreading worldwide. "Based on the assessment of the current situation, the new season will start at the end of June or beginning of July," said Guangzhou R&F chairman Huang Shenghua, according to state media. Huang said that the season will be able to take place in full with each team playing the alloted 30 matches. The media reports did not indicate whether a formal announcement was expected from the Chinese Football Association. China says that it has curbed coronavirus at home but is now concerned about a second wave of imported infections from people entering the country from overseas. Marouane Fellaini, the former Manchester United midfielder, is the only known coronavirus case in the CSL. He was released from hospital last week and is under further observation, although he was not seriously ill.

Chinese Super League to start by July: Club chairman

Sporting events that fell victim to coronavirus!

Former Manchester United player Marouane Fellaini tests positive of the novel coronavirus. He currently plays for Shandong Luneng in Chinese Super League (CSL).&nbsp;

The club released a statement telling about Fellaini's test.

Fellaini has become the first player from CSL to be tested positive. He has a normal temperature and is feeling fine, Shandong said, but "is under observation and having treatment at a designated medical facility".

"The club will do its best... to help in the treatment and recovery of the player."

Fellaini joins the list of high profile footballers list who have been affected by the novel coronavirus.&nbsp;

Earlier, Juventus forward Paulo Dybala had finally admitted that he had been tested positive for the novel coronavirus.&nbsp;

Dybala took to twitter to make this announcement. In his tweet, he said that both he and his partner Oriana Sabatini were tested positive and the couple is currently in perfect condition as of now.

Milan legend Paolo Maldini was tested positive. The news was revealed by AC Milan. They tested Paolo on Saturday. His son, Daniel Maldini who is a striker in Milan's youth team tested positive of the global pandemic. Daniel was seen training with the first team a few weeks ago.&nbsp;

Former Manchester United player Marouane Fellaini tests positive of the novel coronavirus. He currently plays for Shandong Luneng in Chinese Super League (CSL). The club released a statement telling about Fellaini's test.

Former Manchester United player Marouane Fellaini tests positive of the novel coronavirus. He currently plays for Shandong Luneng in Chinese Super League (CSL). The club released a statement telling about Fellaini's test. Fellaini has become the first player from CSL to be tested positive. He has a normal temperature and is feeling fine, Shandong said, but "is under observation and having treatment at a designated medical facility". "The club will do its best... to help in the treatment and recovery of the player." Fellaini joins the list of high profile footballers list who have been affected by the novel coronavirus. Earlier, Juventus forward Paulo Dybala had finally admitted that he had been tested positive for the novel coronavirus. Dybala took to twitter to make this announcement. In his tweet, he said that both he and his partner Oriana Sabatini were tested positive and the couple is currently in perfect condition as of now. Milan legend Paolo Maldini was tested positive. The news was revealed by AC Milan. They tested Paolo on Saturday. His son, Daniel Maldini who is a striker in Milan's youth team tested positive of the global pandemic. Daniel was seen training with the first team a few weeks ago.

Former Manchester United player Marouane Fellaini tests positive for coronavirus

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