While the thrill of IPL 2025 is at its peak in India, on the other hand a shocking news has come out from Barbados. Canadian cricket team captain and star batsman Nicholas Kirton has been caught with drugs. According to reports, he was arrested at Grantley Adams International Airport, where he was found to be around 9 kg.

Nicholas was taking 20 pounds of cannabis

According to Jamaica Glener's report, Nicolas was traveling with 20 pounds (about 9 kg) canbis. According to the information, keeping a cannabis of up to 57 grams personally in Canada is not considered a crime, but it is illegal to carry out such a large amount in public. Nicholas received about 160 times more cannabis from the fixed limit, due to which he was arrested.

Is it possible to return to Canada team now?

After the arrest of Nicholas Kirton, now the question is arising whether he will be able to be a part of the Canadian national team again. His North America Cup also remains doubted over participation in 2025. The tournament is to start from April 18, and the possibility of their return is very rare at the moment.

Who are Nicholas Kirton?

Barbados-born Nicholas Kirton is a left-handed all-rounder, who also bowls out in excellent batting. He has been a part of the West Indies Under-17 and Under-19 teams, but never played international cricket for the West Indies at the senior level.

She was eligible to play in the Canadian national team due to her mother -born her mother. Nicholas made his international debut against Oman in 2018 and in 2024 he was made the captain of the Canada team. In July last year, he was given the captaincy of all the formats.

How is Nicholas' cricket career?

Nicholas Kirton has played 21 ODIs for Canada so far, in which he has scored 514 runs. At the same time, he has 627 runs in 28 T20 International.