Netherlands fast bowler Vivian Kingma has been suspended for three months by the International Cricket Council (ICC) after violating the ICC, Anti-Doping Code during the Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2 in May.
The 30-year-old pacer tested positive for Benzoylecgonine, a cocaine metabolite classified as a substance of abuse under ICC regulations. The infraction occurred during an ODI against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on May 12 in the 2023–27 League Two cycle.
Kingma admitted to the offence but maintained that the substance was taken out of competition. His suspension, which began on August 15, 2025, could be reduced to one month if he successfully completes an approved treatment programme.
Netherlands: ICC Disqualifies Vivian Kingma’s Records Since May 12
The ICC has nullified Vivian Kingma’s records from May 12 onward under its anti-doping code. This includes the ODI against UAE on May 12 and all subsequent matches. Since that date, Kingma featured in three ODIs and one T20I, going wicketless in the UAE clash. Netherlands. During the tournament, however, he claimed 19 wickets in 12 matches at an average of 21.73.
Kingma’s last appearance for the Netherlands came in the T20I Tri-Series against Scotland and Nepal in June, where he played a single match without taking a wicket. Scotland went on to defeat Nepal in the final to lift the trophy.
Netherlands: Overall, Kingma has represented the Netherlands in 30 ODIs and 26 T20Is. In 50-over cricket, he has taken 40 wickets at an average of 28.85, while in T20Is he has 24 scalps at 28.42 with an economy rate of 7.81.
