PCB suspends Asif for failing dope test
Posted on Jul 15, 2008 at 18:26 | Updated Jul 16, 2008 at 21:06
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New Delhi: The Pakistan Cricket Board on Tuesday came down hard on embattled fast bowler Mohammad Asif, suspending him from all cricket after he tested positive in a drugs test during the Indian Premier League.
The pacer's name was struck off the list of 30 probables for the Champions Trophy, and won't be a part of any activity associated with the PCB or the ICC until further notice.
"The PCB hereby suspends Mohammad Asif with immediate effect from participating in cricket including its organisation, administration and promotion conducted by or under the auspices of PCB, ICC or ICC members until a final decision which includes appeal," PCB's chief operating officer Shafqat Naghmi said in a press conference.
The PCB maintained its stance of zero-tolerance towards drug offenders. "PCB is WADA compliant and has a comprehensive Anti-Doping Policy which extends to all cricketers under the jurisdiction of the PCB," Naghmi added.
Asif tested positive in a drugs test conducted by WADA officials after Delhi Daredevils' semi-final match against eventual champions Rajasthan Royals in the IPL.
The PCB assured its full assistance to the IPL organisers in handling the case and would announce its own verdict thereafter. The board would implement the findings of the IPL Drugs Tribunal on the issue.
"The board shall offer every reasonable assistance to ICC and other ICC members as they may require for the implementation and enforcement of their Anti-Doping regulations," the PCB official stated.
"We will also be closely associated with the proceedings of BCCI/IPL Drugs Tribunal as under schedule 2 item 9 of the ICC Anti-Doping Code. The PCB is entitled to attend the proceedings of the IPL Drugs Tribunal as it has a legitimate interest in the outcome of the hearing," he added.
The PCB, however, clarified that the beleagured pacer has the right to appeal against his suspension. "He will have the right to appeal under ICC Anti-Doping regulations."
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