Ahmed Shezad slapped with 4-month ban after failing dope test

Along with the ban, the rehabilitation process demands him to deliver anti-doping lectures “to such audiences and at such places as the PCB may require”

Pakistan opening batsman Ahmed Shehzad has been slapped with a ban of four months for violating the board's anti-doping rules. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) took this decision after a random dope test conducted during the Pakistan Cup domestic tournament.

The results turned out to be positive after which Shezad has been restricted four months effective from July 10, 2018, and will end on November 10.

The 26-year-old cricketer has admitted to the violations, however, he stated that he had no intent to cheat or use unfair means to enhance his performance.

Shehzad has been charged with two violations of PCB’s anti-doping rules. Along with the ban, the rehabilitation process demands him to deliver anti-doping lectures “to such audiences and at such places as the PCB may require”.

The development has been confirmed by the board. PCB chairman Ehsan mani said, “PCB has a zero-tolerance policy towards doping in cricket and hopes that in future cricketers will exercise utmost care to ensure that no Prohibited Substances enter their system.”