Nicholas Kirton Arrested at Barbados Airport with 9 Kg of Cannabis

Nicholas Kirton Arrested

As IPL 2025 is in full swing, shocking news has emerged from Barbados: Canadian cricket star Nicholas Kirton has been arrested. He was caught at Grantley Adams International Airport in Barbados with 9 kg of drugs (cannabis).

Caught with 9 Kg of Drugs

According to media reports, Kirton was carrying 20 pounds (approximately 9 kg) of cannabis. In Canada, possessing up to 57 grams of cannabis is not a crime, but carrying it in public is prohibited. Kirton was found with nearly 160 times the legal limit, leading to his arrest.

Will Nicholas Kirton Play Again?

Following his arrest, questions have arisen about whether Kirton will be able to rejoin the Canadian cricket team. His chances of participating in the North America Cup, which begins on April 18, have significantly decreased.

Who is Nicholas Kirton?

Nicholas Kirton is a left-handed all-rounder known for both his batting and bowling skills. Born in Barbados, he represented the West Indies at the U-17 and U-19 levels but never made it to the senior international team.

Due to his Canadian heritage—his mother is Canadian—Kirton was eligible to play for Canada. He made his debut for the Canadian national team in 2018 against Oman and was appointed captain in 2024. In July of that year, he was named captain across all formats.