Muhammad Nawaz, the experienced all-rounder for Pakistan, is under scrutiny after returning a positive dope test during the T20 World Cup held earlier this year in India and Sri Lanka. Nawaz has submitted his response to the International Cricket Council (ICC) and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), asserting that he did not intentionally consume any banned substances. A PCB source indicated that Nawaz claims to have used medications for a health issue but did not take any recreational drugs. The ICC is expected to announce the next steps regarding his case soon. If his explanation is deemed unsatisfactory, Nawaz could face a complete ban from cricket, as the ICC maintains a stringent policy on doping violations. Currently, he is permitted to participate in the Pakistan Super League with the Multan Sultans. This incident brings to mind Pakistan's past doping scandals, notably the 2006 case involving bowlers Mohammad Asif and Shoaib Akhtar, who also faced bans for similar violations.