Sri Lankan Batsman Upul Tharanga in Deep Trouble for Pistive Dope Test during Cricket World Cup

Upul Tharanga to face ICC Inquiry for Dope Test

COLOMBO - According to ‘Sunday Times’ reports; International Cricket Council (ICC) is set to hold an inquiry into Upul Tharanga being tested positive for using a prohibited stuff during the recent World Cup tournament.

Reportedly, Sri Lanka’s opening batsman Upul Tharanga was tested positive for a prohibited substance, Prednisolone, during the ICC Cricket World Cup 2011. 

The substance in question is normally used for a wide range of inflammatory and auto-immune conditions such as asthma and the 26-year-old has a history of asthma.

Upul Tharanga has stated already that he used a medicine, containing prohibited drug, prescribed by a famous medical consultant who has treated Sachin Tendulkar, Gautam Gambhir and Ashish Nehra.