Nawaz Faces PCB Investigation Following Positive Drug Test
Nawaz under PCB investigation after positive test for recreational drug use
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Pakistan cricketer Nawaz is under investigation by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) after testing positive for recreational drug use during the T20 World Cup earlier this year. The PCB has initiated the due process, and the results will be communicated to the International Cricket Council (ICC).
- 01Nawaz has played 98 T20Is for Pakistan.
- 02The positive test result is from the T20 World Cup held in Sri Lanka.
- 03Nawaz scored 15 runs and took seven wickets in the tournament.
- 04His signing with Surrey for the T20 Blast has fallen through.
- 05The PCB has begun the investigation process as per ICC guidelines.
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Nawaz, a 32-year-old cricketer for Pakistan, is currently under investigation by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) after testing positive for recreational drug use during the T20 World Cup in Sri Lanka. The PCB confirmed that the International Cricket Council (ICC) informed them of the positive result, prompting the board to initiate their due process. Nawaz participated in all seven matches for Pakistan in the tournament, where he scored 15 runs and took seven wickets. He had recently received a No-Objection Certificate (NOC) to join Surrey for the T20 Blast, but this deal has now been canceled following the investigation news. The PCB is expected to communicate the findings of the investigation to the ICC shortly.
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This situation could affect Nawaz's career and opportunities in cricket, particularly his contract with Surrey and future selections for the national team.
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