The inquiry against him will take around one and a half months and if found guilty, he will be given a three month match suspension.

The T-20 world cup begins in India on March 11.

A request has to be made before tomorrow (13) from the ICC to examine his ‘B’ report on his urine sample.

In 2011, batsman Upul Tharanga faced a three month suspension after being found guilty of a similar charge.

Appeal

The Sri Lanka Cricket is to make an appeal to the ICC on behalf of Kusal.

In a statement from New Zealand, the batsman said he had taken a drug, with the knowledge of the physiotherapist, for a leech bite during the Pakistan tour.

Several senior players told Sri Lanka Mirror that this situation has arisen due to officials accompanying the team, numbering around 10, not properly inquiring into the needs of the players.