The South African rapid channel Kagiso Rabada has been cleaned to return to the cricket after completing the treatment program of the abuse of addictive substances. During the SA20 competition in January 2023, he tested positively for a recreational drug and after the discovery in April served a single -month suspension.
The South African Institute for Sport Without Drug (Saids) confirmed that Rabada was tested after the SA20 match between Mi Cape Town and Durban Super Giants 21. The positive result of the test was handed over to him 1 April, which led to an immediate interim suspension.
“Mr. Rabada was positively tested on the essence of abuse and was subsequently informed of the accusation of his doping crimes on 1 April 2025. The interim suspension was stored and Mr. Rabada immediately returned to South Africa from India,” he said.
While a particular substance has not been published, the code reported Article 4.2.3 It identifies cocaine, heroin, MDMA/Ecstase and THC as substances of abuse.
Article 10.2.4.1 Saids Code determines: “If an athlete can prove that any ingestion or use has been uncommon and not related to sports performance, then the non -capacity period is three (3) months.
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“The player accepted responsibility for the doping crime and appreciated his interim suspension,” he said.
“According to South African Rules, specifically concerning abuse, players were offered the opportunity to complete the program of treatment of addictive substances. After Mr. Rabad’s satisfaction, two sessions of their healing program were satisfactorily completed.
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Rabada participated in education and awareness to prevent future abuse of addictive substances. He is now eligible to play immediately and could appear in Wednesday’s match between GT and Mumbai Indians.
The sanctions are followed by the instructions of the world anti -doping agency (WADA) for recreational drug use. A similar punishment was awarded last year Doug Bracewell New Zealand after the Super Smash was positive for cocaine.
