Kagiso Rabada Eligible to Play Again After Completing Substance Abuse Treatment Program

Kagiso Rabada has completed a substance abuse treatment program and is now eligible to resume playing cricket.

Background

Rabada was tested positive for a "Substance of Abuse" after a SA20 match on January 21. He was subsequently notified of the result on April 1 and a provisional suspension was imposed.

Treatment Program

Rabada completed a two-session treatment program approved by the South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport (SAIDS). This satisfied the condition for reducing the period of ineligibility from three months to one month.

Outcome

Rabada's provisional suspension was lifted after he completed the treatment program. He has effectively served a one-month period of ineligibility and is now eligible to resume playing cricket.

Key Points

• Rabada tested positive for a "Substance of Abuse" after a SA20 match on January 21.
• He completed a two-session treatment program approved by SAIDS.
• His provisional suspension was lifted after completing the treatment program.
• He has effectively served a one-month period of ineligibility and is now eligible to resume playing cricket.