In a major development, Pakistanโs spinner Mohammad Nawaz has been heavily sanctioned by the ICC (International Cricket Council) as he was found in breach of the ICCโs anti-doping code. As a result, he has accepted three months of ineligibility (which will be reduced to one month on completion of a substance abuse treatment programme) for breaching the code.ย
The 32-year-old tested positive for substance abuse (carboxy-THC) after a doping test was carried out by the ICC after the T20 World Cup 2026 game between Pakistan and the Netherlands on February 7, 2026.
It is worth noting that Nawaz admitted to the offence and claimed that the substance was used out of competition and was used in an unrelated manner to sports performance.
His three-month suspension period has been backdated to May 1st, which was the date that he started the provisional suspension. His three-month period will be reduced to one month on the completion of the abuse treatment programme.ย
Furthermore, as required by the anti-doping code, the 32-year-oldโs records from the game against the Netherlands on Feb 7 to 1 May 2026 have been disqualified.
More to follow..