Delhi: South Africa’s anti -doping agency Saids has confirmed that fast bowler Kagiso Rabada has completed his one month ban and now he can return to the game immediately. Rabada, who plays for the Gujarat Titans (GT) in the IPL, returned from India citing personal reasons after playing only two matches at the beginning of the season. But after this, there was a shocking revelation that they were facing restrictions due to failure in the dope test.
Dope test failed during SA20
According to the report, Rabada’s dope test was found positive when he was playing for Mi Cape Town in the SA20 League. Club Cricket SA reported that he was temporary suspension while playing in India and then immediately returned to South Africa. He took responsibility for this mistake and accepted the punishment.
Saids statement
Saids said in its statement that the substances that are usually excluded from the game are placed in the category of “Substans of Abuse”. This includes drugs like cocaine, heroin, MDMA (Extacy), and THC. Saids also said that Rabada had accepted temporary suspension without any opposition.
🚨 Good News for South Africa & Gujarat Titans 🚨
– South African Institute for Drug Free Sports Confirmed that Kagiso rabada’s ban is over and he is allowed to resume the playing immediatily. (Club cricket sa) pic.twitter.com/pdr1wm7x
– Johns. (@Criccrazyjohns) May 5, 2025
Rabada returned to India to return to IPL
Now that the ban is over, Rabada has returned to India again and has joined the Gujarat Titans for the rest of the IPL 2025 matches. Gujarat’s team remains in the playoff race and Rabada’s return will strengthen them.
Rabada expressed regret
Rabada regretted this whole incident and said that he apologizes for what he did and will give more respect to cricket in future. He said that this incident will not define him and he will pay full attention to his game.
Thanks to family and team
He also thanked his agent, cricket South Africa, Gujarat Titans, SACA and his lawyers in his statement. Along with this, he also thanked his friends and family for their support and understanding.
WTC will play an important role in the final
Rabada has taken 327 wickets for South Africa in Test cricket so far and is the fifth highest wicket -taking bowler in the country. In the World Test Championship final against Australia this year, he will be a major basis for South Africa’s expectations.
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