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Summary PCB launches investigation into Mohammad Nawaz after ICC reports positive recreational drug test during T20 World Cup, raising concerns over potential disciplinary action and future participation.
LAHORE (Dunya News) – The Pakistan Cricket Board has decided to initiate an investigation against Pakistani cricketer Mohammad Nawaz after he reportedly tested positive for a recreational drug during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.
According to reports from a cricket website, Nawaz’s test returned positive during the course of the tournament, prompting the International Cricket Council to formally notify the PCB about the development.
Following the receipt of this information, the PCB has begun its internal inquiry to determine the circumstances surrounding the positive test and whether any disciplinary action is warranted under anti-doping regulations.
Sources indicate that the substance detected falls under the category of recreational drugs. However, further details regarding the nature of the substance and the timeline of testing have not yet been officially disclosed.
The PCB is expected to communicate its initial findings and the status of its investigation to the ICC later today, as part of standard procedural requirements in such cases.
The development has raised concerns within cricketing circles, particularly given Nawaz’s participation in a major international tournament and his role as a key all-rounder in Pakistan’s limited-overs setup.
Neither the PCB nor Nawaz has issued a detailed public statement so far, but officials suggest that due process will be followed in accordance with international anti-doping rules and regulations.
The outcome of the investigation could have significant implications for Nawaz’s future participation in international cricket, depending on the findings and any subsequent sanctions imposed.
