Nicholas Kirton Arrested: IPL is celebrated these days in India. The 18th season’s reverence is on the heart and mind of the fans. Meanwhile, such news came from a cricket world, which surprised the fans. This news is associated with Canadian captain Nicholas Kirton, who has been arrested on charges of having a large amount of restricted substances.
According to Jamaica Glener report, Nicholas was caught with 9 kg drugs (canbis) at Grantley Adams International Airport in Barbados. He is currently with the police. They are being questioned.
Arrest on keeping 160 times more drugs
According to reports, Nicholas had 20 pounds (about 9 kg) canbis. Keeping a cannabis up to 57 grams of cannabis in Canada is not a crime, but it is prohibited to carry it publicly. The Connostlas received 160 times more drugs than the fixed limit, so they have been arrested by the police.
Who is Nicholas Kirton?
Born in Barbados, Nicholas has been a part of the West Indies under-17 and under-19 teams. However, if he could not play any international match for the West Indies, he turned to Canada. His mother was a Canadian citizen, so he was able to play from the Canada team and became the captain.
How is Nicholas Kiratan’s cricket career?
Nicholas Kiratan made an international debut for Canada against Oman in the year 2018. Since then, he is a regular part of this team. Last year i.e. in 2024 July, Nicholas was appointed as the captain of the Canada cricket team. He played 21 ODIs and 28 T20 matches till A, in which he has scored 514 and 627 runs respectively. He has 7 half -centuries in international cricket.
What did Cricket Canada say?
Cricket Canada reacted to this matter and said, ‘We are taking this matter seriously. The highest level of honesty and accountability in the game are committed to maintaining. Although this case is being resolved, our national men’s team is focusing on the preparations for the North America Cup starting in Keman Islands from 18 April.
Nicholas Kirton’s future in crisis
The arrest of Nicholas Kirton has put a threat to his cricket career. His chances of playing in the North America Cup are very rare. Now it has to be seen whether this player can play again with the national team or not.