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Kagiso Rabada Cleared To Play Again After Completing 'substance Abuse Treatment Program'
South African Institute: South Africa pacer Kagiso Rabada has been cleared to play again after completing the 'substance abuse treatment program' following testing positive for a recreational drug during the SA20 competition earlier this year.
According to a statement from the South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport (SAIDS), Rabada was tested following the SA20 match between MI Cape Town and Durban Super Giants on January 21. He tested positive for a "Substance of Abuse" and was informed of the result on April 1, following which a provisional suspension was imposed.
"Mr. Rabada tested positive for a Substance of Abuse and was subsequently notified of the allegation of his doping offence on 1 April 2025. A provisional suspension was imposed and Mr. Rabada returned immediately to South Africa from India," the release stated. While the specific drug was not named in the statement, Article 4.2.3 of the SAIDS Code lists cocaine, heroin, MDMA/ecstasy, and THC among the substances of abuse.
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IPL 2025: Chennai Super Kings Sign Urvil Patel As Replacement For Injured Vansh Bedi
Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have signed Gujarat wicketkeeper-batter Urvil Patel as a replacement for Vansh Bedi, who has been ruled out of the remainder of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 due to a ligament tear in his left ankle.
ICC Annual Rankings: India Maintain Pole Position In White-ball Formats, Australia Retain Top Spot In Tests
Test Team Rankings: India maintained number one position in the ICC Men’s ODI and T20I rankings while Australia managed to retain their top place in the Test Team Rankings after the annual updates released by the premier cricket board on Monday.
Paine Unimpressed With Rabada’s Positive Test Of Recreational Drugs Hidden From Public View
Former Australia Test: Former Australia Test captain Tim Paine was left unimpressed over how Kagiso Rabada’s positive test after taking recreational drugs was hidden from public view. In April, Rabada flew home after playing first two matches of IPL 2025 for the Gujarat Titans’ (GT).
Women’s ODI Tri-series: Bowling Is Something We Need To Work On, Says Harmanpreet
After India: After India suffered their first loss in the women’s ODI tri-series through a three-wicket defeat to Sri Lanka, skipper Harmanpreet Kaur said the bowling department is an area where a lot of work has to be put in.
Kagiso Rabada Suspended After Testing Positive For Recreational Drug (Ld)
The South African Institute: South African fast bowler Kagiso Rabada has admitted to testing positive for a recreational drug and is currently serving a provisional suspension. This was the reason behind his sudden exit from the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL), where he was playing for the Gujarat Titans. On April 3, the franchise said Rabada had gone back home to deal with a "personal matter" but did not share any further details.
IPL 2025 में नहीं दिखे रबाडा, ड्रग्स सेवन के चलते झेल रहे सस्पेंशन, रबाडा ने खुद किया खुलासा
कगिसो रबाडा(Kagiso Rabada) ने खुद खुलासा किया है कि वह IPL 2025 से 'पर्सनल रीजन' के चलते नहीं बल्कि एक रिक्रिएशनल ड्रग के सेवन के कारण अस्थायी रूप से सस्पेंड हुए थे।
IPL 2025: Rabada Serving Provisional Suspension After Testing Positive For Recreational Drug
Indian Premier League: South Africa’s fast-bowling spearhead Kagiso Rabada has revealed he is serving a provisional suspension from all forms of competitive cricket after testing positive for a banned substance, which is a recreational drug. Rabada had played two matches for the Gujarat Titans (GT) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 before abruptly flying back home due to ‘personal reasons’.
Sikandar Raza Returns For Zimbabwe’s Upcoming One-off Test Against England
ICC World Test Championship: Veteran all-rounder Sikandar Raza has made a return to Zimbabwe’s squad for their upcoming one-off Test against England, starting at Trent Bridge on May 22. The four-day Test will also mark Zimbabwe playing a red-ball in England for the first time after 2003.
Australia Solidify Top Position In ICC Women’s T20I Rankings After Annual Update
T20I Team Rankings: Australia have solidified their top spot in the International Cricket Council (ICC) Women’s T20I Team Rankings by widening their lead over England from 18 to 20 points following the recent update done on Friday.
Women’s ODI Tri-series: Madara, Samarawickrama Lead SL To Five-wicket Win Over SA
Premadasa International Cricket Stadium: Seamer Malki Madara picked a superb 4-50 in just her second 50-over game, before Harshitha Samarawickrama top-scored with 77 to help Sri Lanka register a five-wicket win over South Africa to grab their first win of the women’s ODI tri-series at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium here on Friday.
Beau Webster All Set To Make Warwickshire Debut Ahead Of WTC Final
World Test Championship: Beau Webster is set to make his debut for Warwickshire on Friday against Yorkshire, becoming the latest Australian player to feature in county cricket ahead of next month’s World Test Championship (WTC) final against South Africa.
महिला त्रिकोणीय सीरीज में दक्षिण अफ्रीका का मुकाबला श्रीलंका से
South Africa: दक्षिण अफ्रीका की तेज गेंदबाजी ऑलराउंडर एनेरी डेरक्सन ने कहा कि उनकी टीम शुक्रवार को यहां आर. प्रेमदासा इंटरनेशनल क्रिकेट स्टेडियम में मेजबान श्रीलंका के खिलाफ महिला वनडे त्रिकोणीय सीरीज के तीसरे मैच में कई छोटे-छोटे मौकों पर बेहतर प्रदर्शन करने का लक्ष्य लेकर चल रही है।
South Africa Will Strive To Be Better In Little Moments Against Sri Lanka, Says Dercksen
Premadasa International Cricket Stadium: South Africa’s fast-bowling all-rounder Annerie Dercksen said her side is aiming to be better in many little moments in a match when they face hosts Sri Lanka in the third game of the women’s ODI Tri-series at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium here on Friday.
Sneh Rana's Five-fer Helps India Women Seal 15 Runs Win Over South Africa Women
South Africa Women: India Women pulled off a dramatic 15-run win over South Africa Women at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo to mark their second consecutive win in the ongoing Sri Lanka tri-series. India bounced back from a 140-run opening stand by the Proteas to script a memorable comeback, led once again by the ever-reliable Sneh Rana.
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