Pakistani cricketer Mohammad Nawaz guilty of doping, ICC took action during T20 World Cup 2026, banned for 3 months

Experienced all-rounder of Pakistan cricket team Mohammad Nawaz Have been found guilty in case of violation of doping rules. International Cricket Council (ICC) In the official information released on July 17, 2026, it was said that banned substances were found in his sample in the dope test taken during the T20 World Cup 2026. Carboxy-THC Found. After this the ICC suspended him for three months.

According to ICC, dope test of Mohammad Nawaz 7 February 2026 This was done after the match played between Pakistan and Netherlands in the T20 World Cup. This match was held in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Dope testing of players at any time during the tournament is part of ICC’s regular procedure.

Nawaz’s sample in the investigation Carboxy-THC The presence of a banned substance was confirmed, which is a violation of the ICC Anti-Doping Code. During the hearing of the case, Mohammad Nawaz admitted the violation of rules. However, he also said that the substance in question was consumed before the start of the competition and was not intended for performance enhancement.

ICC has accused Mohammad Nawaz in this case. three month ban Planted. this suspension 1 May 2026 Considered effective from. According to the board, the player was already serving a period of temporary suspension and had filed a complaint with the ICC. Anti-Doping Rehabilitation Program Have also decided to participate.

Due to cooperation in the rehabilitation program and following the prescribed procedures, Mohammad Nawaz got relief before the scheduled period. However, the ICC has clarified that he will have to fulfill all the conditions of the program only then his remaining sentence will be considered completely over.

According to ICC rules, after the match after which the player’s sample is found positive, 1 May 2026 Individual records of all matches played by Mohammad Nawaz till now have been cancelled. This includes his runs scored, wickets taken, catches and other individual statistics.

This development has sparked a new discussion in Pakistan cricket. Mohammad Nawaz has been one of the important players of Pakistan’s limited overs team in recent years and was also a part of the team during the T20 World Cup 2026.

The ICC has reiterated that anti-doping rules will be strictly enforced to maintain fair competition in cricket and appropriate action will be taken against any player violating the rules.