Cricket South Africa caught cheating in Kagiso Rabada's positive doping test

[moghul]

No one knew until now , why and where was Rabada hiding while not playing in IPL when he returned home, for what CSA described as for "personal reason". Only now CSA have disclosed Rabada was caught using some banned recreational drugs while playing cricket . This was not a "personal matter", and the respective board was bound to disclose the positive result of a banned substance used by a contracted player. And, that's not all , Rabada is back after taking some " rest" at howe and will be available for IPL game for GT. Banning for one month is nothing but a joke , its like taking a short rest/break, , what a shame and not a good step by CSA to discourage drug use in professional cricket, regrettable.

 

[Sachin fan]

Recreational drugs are banned but doesn't help performance.

 

[Devadwal]

Before anyone can blamed the IPL , Rabada failed a doping test, for the use of a recreational drug, on 21 January and was notified about the result on 1 April 2025.

 

[The Bald Eagle]

Now what the hell is this?

 

[Devadwal]

Now what the hell is this?
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His ban was for only 1 month's

 

[The Bald Eagle]

His ban was for only 1 month's

What a joke and that too went under the radar as "personal" stuff

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

Before anyone can blamed the IPL , Rabada failed a doping test, for the use of a recreational drug, on 21 January and was notified about the result on 1 April 2025.

Nobody blamed IPL.

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

Some recreational drugs should not be banned in cricket. How is it that you are allowed to get blackout drunk as a player? but smoking weed can get you banned? Eventhough marijuana is less harmful than alcohol.

 

[shaz619]

Some recreational drugs should not be banned in cricket. How is it that you are allowed to get blackout drunk as a player? but smoking weed can get you banned? Eventhough marijuana is less harmful than alcohol.

Whoever banned him was defo on some recreational drug or drunk

 

[gazza619]

Indian players use it. So why not.

 

[DeadlyVenom]

Good to see him back in the illegal pharmaceuticals league

 

[Mockingbird]

Indian players use it. So why not.

Any proof of this?

 

[sweep_shot]

Very surprised. Rabada doesn't seem that type. He is also very talented; he doesn't need to do this.

 

[charlie007]

Indian players use it. So why not.

Check with Mohd. Asif, he’ll know all about it …

 

[ravisurya]

Indian players use it. So why not.

Or maybe ask them.

Four Pakistan cricketers arrested, charged with possession of marijuana in West Indies

Four Pakistan cricketers arrested, charged with possession of marijuana in West Indies

www.indiatoday.in

 

[BouncerGuy]

THREAD IS NOT ABOUT INDIA AND PAKISTAN... STAY ON TOPIC NOW

 

[Hellion]

Time to demote Rabada from the premier league to feeder leagues like PSL and BPL.

 

[Energy]

That's why media validation is important- as they control what goes brushed under the carpet and what flings as dirty laundry.

 

[YousafTheBeast]

Bumbaclaat, big man ting ya dun know.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Good to see him back in the illegal pharmaceuticals league

He was tested positive for using in SA20

 

[DeadlyVenom]

He was tested positive for using in SA20

same thing, it is known as mini IPL

 

[Zee1989]

THREAD IS NOT ABOUT INDIA AND PAKISTAN... STAY ON TOPIC NOW

Just about every topic seems to bring out the worst from both sides here.

 

[Snowflake]

Why is a recreational drug banned if it isn't performance enhancing?

 

[Rajdeep]

Good news. During this crucial 'Road to playoffs' week, Gujarat Titans need Rabada.

 

[TabishNator]

Very misleading title. There was no cheating involved in this incident.

 

[Ball Blazer]

Kagiso Rabada's first media interaction since the doping incident:

"Look, this is not an ideal situation. I don't need too many pats on the back here. I'm going to be joining with them again. I've already spoken to them and I guess we can do so in more detail when we get together for an extended amount of time."

"As you would have seen in my statement there are some people who would have been disappointed. And to those people I'm deeply sorry," Rabada said. "The people closest to me are the ones I felt I let down.

"But life moves on. I'll never be 'Mr-I-Apologise' too much. But I'll never condone that action."

Source: ESPNCricinfo

 

[Bewal Express]

I have gone out on limb for a long while, but Rabada has never looked the same bowler after the ball tampering controversy v Australia. He has always been decent but on flat tracks he looks very ordinary