Two Pakistan players in drugs re-call by Pakistan Cricket Board

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Player:	Shoaib Akhtar, Mohammad Asif
Event:	ICC Champions Trophy 2006/07

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DateLine: 16th October 2006

 

Media Release - 16 October 2006

 

In accordance with Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB's) Anti-Doping Policy, PCB had arranged to test 19 players prior to the ICC Champions Trophy 2006 from a World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) accredited laboratory in Malaysia. Two of the Pakistan Team players namely, Shoaib Akthar and Mohammad Asif, have tested positive, as per preliminary tests, for Nandrolone which is a banned anabolic steroid. PCB has asked for reconfirmation of the tests from the Malaysian laboratory, the results of which are expected to be received by the Board tomorrow.

 

PCB has decided to suspend the two players and has withdrawn them from the ICC Champions Trophy 2006 immediately. The players will return back home on the first available flight. ICC has been informed of this decision and discussions are underway with ICC regarding the players’ replacement.

 

SALIM ALTAF
Director Cricket Operations

(Article: Copyright © 2006 Pakistan Cricket Board)