South African Fast bowler Kagiso Rabada has now received clearance to participate in cricket activities and can be a part of the Gujarat Titans IPL campaign. He was imposed a provisional ban for using a prohibited recreational drug. South African Institute for Drug Free Sports (SAIDS) removed the ban, and now he can return to cricket after completing a one-month ban. Apart from this, he completed an education and awareness programme to prevent further substance abuse.
The release stated:
“Mr. Rabada tested positive for a Substance of Abuse and was subsequently notified of the allegation of his doping offence on 1 April 2025. A provisional suspension was imposed and Mr. Rabada returned immediately to South Africa from India,”
“As per the South African Anti-Doping Rules specifically pertaining to Substances of Abuse, the player was offered an opportunity to complete a substance abuse treatment program.
“After Mr. Rabada satisfactorily completed two sessions of his treatment program, his provisional suspension ended. The player has effectively served a one-month period of ineligibility and may now resume participation in sport,”
What Rabada said:
“Moving forward, this moment will not define me. I will keep doing what I have always done, continuously working hard and playing with passion and devotion to my craft,”