Shoaib Akhtar and Mohammad Asif have tested positive for doping and have been sent back to Pakistan.
This may bring bad image of the gentleman’s game.
Now, Pakistan withdraw Shoaib Akhtar and Mohammad Asif from the Champions Trophy after the pair test positive for nandrolone.
PCB Caught them…
The tests were carried out by the Pakistan Cricket Board three weeks ago and showed positive results for the performance-enhancing steroid. They have used nandrolone which is an anabolic steroid. It builds muscles and reduces fatigue. So their future is not bright –
Under the ICC anti-doping rules the punishment for a first violation is two years.
Pakistan coach Bob Woolmer said:
I have never come across anything like this in my life…. The timing is not great, but if it’s going to happen it happens
ICC chief executive Malcolm Speed said:
We (the ICC) take a zero tolerance approach to doping in cricket. We are a signatory to the World Anti Doping Agency code
Shane warn was tested positive before 2003 world cup.
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