BOMBSHELL: Kagiso Rabada banned after failing leisure drug check

South African quick bowler Kagiso Rabada has confirmed that he examined optimistic for a leisure drug through the SA20 match earlier this 12 months and is serving a provisional suspension, which led to his surprising withdrawal from the IPL 2025 in early April.

On the time, Rabada’s franchise, the Gujarat Titans, cited a “important private matter” as the rationale for his departure on April 3, providing no particulars a few potential return.

‘Expressed his regret’

Now, in a public assertion issued by way of the South African Cricketers’ Affiliation (SACA), Rabada has come ahead to elucidate the circumstances and categorical his regret.

“I’m deeply sorry to all those who I’ve let down,” Rabada stated.

“I’ll by no means take the privilege of enjoying cricket as a right… This privilege is far bigger than me.”

The transgression reportedly occurred through the SA20 match, the place Rabada performed for MI Cape City.

Whereas the precise period of his suspension has not been confirmed, reviews are that his return to cricket is imminent, and there’s no concern inside Cricket South Africa (CSA) over his availability for the World Check Championship Closing towards Australia in June.

Kagiso Rabada thanked his agent, CSA, SACA, authorized group, and particularly his household and pals for supporting him by means of the embarrassing saga.

“This second is not going to outline me,” he added.

“I’ll preserve doing what I’ve at all times performed – working onerous and enjoying with ardour.”

The South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport (SAIDS), a WADA-aligned company, is predicted to launch an in depth assertion subsequent week.

Rabada has taken 327 wickets at a median of twenty-two from 70 Checks whereas he has amassed an extra 168 dismissals in 108 ODIs and 71 wickets in 65 T20 internationals.

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