RSS feeds from ecb.co.uk

World news RSS

Asif awaits test results

Ecb Logo Gutter Icon 135x160
Mohammad Asif

Mohammad Asif could be banned for life depending on the results of his B sample

Mohammed Asif's fate will become clearer later this month after his lawyer confirmed his B sample will be tested on July 28.

The Pakistan fast bowler faces a life ban after testing positive for nandrolone following the Delhi Daredevils' Indian Premier League semi-final defeat to Rajasthan Royals in May, his second doping offence in two years and his third involvement with drugs.

The 25-year-old tested positive for nandrolone in 2006 during an out-of-competition test conducted by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) - he was initially banned for two years but the sentence was overturned on appeal - before he was detained at Dubai International Airport last month on suspicion of carrying drugs. The charges were later dropped and he was deported.

Shahid Karim, Asif's lawyer, said: "We have received a reply from the IPL and they have given us the date of July 28 to have the B sample tested at a WADA (World Anti-Doping Agency) accredited laboratory in Switzerland."

An investigation into Asif's detention in Dubai should conclude around the same time as his B sample is tested.

Related Links

Which competition do you plan to watch most county cricket in this summer?

Get our free apps

Apps Promo

Download the ECB Cricket app for iPhone, Android, BlackBerry or Nokia phones and get live scores, news, video and other services on the move

Follow on Facebook

Facebook

Become a member of the official fan community of England cricket on Facebook right now - and get your opinions heard!