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2 days ago, information about the ban on itself came.
South African fast bowler Kagiso Rabada has been allowed to play in IPL due to doping. He has joined the Gujarat team after completing the drug treatment program. Rabada can be seen playing against Mumbai on Tuesday.
30 -year -old Rabada was banned for the intake of banned substances. He then left the Indian League in the middle and returned home. Cocaine, heroin, MDMA and Ganja are among the substances for which Rabada was suspended. Rabada was found positive in the dope test during the SA20 in January. Now, with the removal of the ban, he will also be able to play the final of the World Test Championship against Australia next month.
South African Institute of Drug Free Sports (SAIDS) said- ‘Rabada was offered to complete the drug intake treatment program as per South Africa Doping Rules. Rabada, the 2 sessions of the treatment program, have completed satisfactorily, so the suspension on him was removed. They have suffered a month suspension and can now return to the game.
Rabada gave information about the ban 2 days ago The South Africa Cricket Association issued a statement on May 3, two days ago, quoting Rabada, which informed about the ban on itself. He also apologized to the fans through a social post.
Rabada wrote- ‘I had to return to South Africa after coming positive in the dope test. I apologize to fans and my team. I never want to joke cricket. Playing cricket for South Africa is the biggest achievement of my life, I am embarrassed by my mistake. I am currently facing a temporary ban, but will return to the cricket field soon.
The South Africa Cricket Association shared Kagiso Rabada’s statement on social media.
Thanked Gujarat Titans Rabada said, ‘I could not face this situation alone. I thank my agent, South Africa Cricket and Gujarat Titans for their support. I also want to thank my friends and family, who supported me in this situation. I do not want it to become a black stain of my life. I will always keep playing cricket for the country with hard work and dedication.
Rabada could play only 2 IPL matches Rabada was bought by Gujarat Titans in the 18th IPL season. However, he could play only 2 matches from the team, in which he took 2 wickets. After the second match, he had to return to South Africa on 3 April. How many days or month they were banned, it has not been revealed yet. However, it is believed that after returning to India, he will soon be seen playing IPL.
Kagiso Rabada, who made IPL debut in 2017, was playing from Gujarat Titans for the first time.
South Africa will play WTC final on 11 June
Rabada is an important part of the South African team. The team is also to play the final of the World Test Championship against Australia on 11 June next month. If the ban is not removed from Rabada till then his team may face difficulties. Because Rabada is the lead pacer of the team.
Rabada made his T20 in 2014, while in 2015, made her ODI and Test format. He has taken 327 wickets in 70 Tests for South Africa, 168 wickets in 106 ODIs and 71 wickets in 65 T20s. They have also scored more than 1500 runs by combining all three formats.
After playing SA20 in January, Kagiso Rabada also participated in the Champions Trophy for South Africa in February.
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