Micheal Van Gerwen tested positive for the presence of the prohibited substance benzoylecgonine (a metabolite of cocaine), following an in-competition test during the PDC world championship as he attempted to defeat the Nuke by all means possible.
World No12 Wright has been called up as his replacement despite an indifferent year on tour.
Wright failed to win a title but did beat Humphries on his way to reaching the World Darts Championship quarter-final.
But some fans feel he is not worthy of a place, arguing Grand Prix winner Mike De Decker was more deserving of a place, particularly after he was left out of the Premier League lineup.
One fan said: “What more should Mike De Decker do to be considered as a pick? Average 140? Throw 3 consecutive 9 darters? The guy is a major winner, at least give him some respect instead of getting Peter Wright in once again…”