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Cricket Canada says it is “actively monitoring” the situation after captain Nicholas Kirton was arrested in the Caribbean.<\/b><\/p>\n
Local reports say the 26-year-old was detained at Barbados Airport on Sunday on potential drugs charges.<\/p>\n
“We are actively monitoring the situation and closely following developments as they unfold,” Cricket Canada said in a statement. <\/p>\n
“We take this matter seriously and remain steadfast in upholding the highest standards of integrity and accountability within the sport.”<\/p>\n
BBC Sport has contacted Barbados police for comment.<\/p>\n
Kirton was born in Barbados but is eligible to play for Canada through his mother.<\/p>\n
He represented West Indies Under-19s before emigrating to Canada, making his international debut in a T20 match against Oman in 2019.<\/p>\n
The batting all-rounder, who has played 21 one-day internationals and 28 T20Is, was appointed as captain in July 2024.<\/p>\n
Canada are preparing for the inaugural North American Cup – also featuring Cayman Islands, Bahamas, Bermuda and the United States – which begins in the Cayman Islands on 18 April.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n