{"id":7055,"date":"2026-04-22T15:48:37","date_gmt":"2026-04-22T10:18:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/banitoday.com\/pakistans-mohammad-nawaz-in-trouble-after-positive-drug-test-pcb-to-investigate-cricket-news\/"},"modified":"2026-04-22T15:48:37","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T10:18:37","slug":"pakistans-mohammad-nawaz-in-trouble-after-positive-drug-test-pcb-to-investigate-cricket-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/banitoday.com\/hi\/pakistans-mohammad-nawaz-in-trouble-after-positive-drug-test-pcb-to-investigate-cricket-news\/","title":{"rendered":"Pakistan\u2019s Mohammad Nawaz in trouble after positive drug test; PCB to investigate | Cricket News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"e9jwa\">\n<div class=\"vdo_embedd\">\n<div class=\"GfdvZ\">\n<section class=\"_bIDB  clearfix id-r-component leadmedia undefined undefined  E9tg9 \" style=\"top:0px\">\n<div class=\"_bIDB\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">\n<div class=\"ypVvZ\">\n<div class=\"WGttI\"><img src=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/thumb\/msid-130437676,imgsize-687473,width-400,height-225,resizemode-4\/130437676.jpg\" alt=\"Pakistan\u2019s Mohammad Nawaz in trouble after positive drug test; PCB to investigate\" title=\"Mohammed Nawaz (Image: Screengrab\/X)\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Ta7d_ img_cptn\"><span title=\"Mohammed Nawaz (Image: Screengrab\/X)\">Mohammed Nawaz (Image: Screengrab\/X)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/sports\/cricket\/player-profile\/mohammad-nawaz\/57935\" styleobj=\"[object Object]\" class=\"\" commonstate=\"[object Object]\" frmappuse=\"1\">Mohammad Nawaz<\/a> has come under serious scrutiny after testing positive for recreational drug use during the 2026 T20 World Cup, triggering an official investigation by the Pakistan Cricket Board.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"3\"\/>According to ESPNcricinfo, the positive result emerged from routine testing conducted during the world cup earlier this year. Nawaz, 32, featured in all seven matches for Pakistan in Sri Lanka, where the team was eliminated at the Super Eight stage. He had a modest outing, scoring 15 runs and picking up seven wickets.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"5\"\/> <span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"7\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"wLCOS vdo_embedd\">\n<div class=\"ap_Bf\">\n<div class=\"ZM4zO\">\n<p><i class=\"bo2C4\"\/> <span>Watch<\/span><\/p>\n<p> <!-- -->Fans Troll Pakistan, Viral Video Shows PCB Chief Naqvi Leaving Stadium Amid India\u2019s Crushing Win<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"10\"\/><span class=\"strong\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">PCB Initiates Due Process<\/span><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"12\"\/><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"13\"\/><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"14\"\/>The PCB has confirmed that it has been formally informed of the development by the International Cricket Council and has begun its internal procedures.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"18\"\/>A PCB spokesperson said on on Wednesday as quoted by ESPNcricinfo: &#8220;The International Cricket Council (ICC) has informed the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) about this matter, and PCB has begun the due process. The results of this process will be communicated to the ICC today.&#8221;<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"20\"\/><span class=\"strong\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">Career and Immediate Impact<\/span><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"22\"\/><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"23\"\/><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"24\"\/>Nawaz, who has played 98 T20 Internationals for Pakistan, now faces uncertainty at a crucial stage of his career. The all-rounder has been a regular presence in Pakistan\u2019s white-ball setup, valued for his left-arm spin and lower-order batting. The controversy has already impacted his franchise commitments. Nawaz was set to join Surrey County Cricket Club for the upcoming T20 Blast after receiving a No-Objection Certificate (NOC) from the PCB.<!-- --> However, the deal has now reportedly fallen through, and he will no longer feature for the club this summer.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"29\"\/><span class=\"strong\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">PSL Participation Continues<\/span><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"31\"\/><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"32\"\/><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"33\"\/>Despite the ongoing investigation, Nawaz has continued to play in the <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/topic\/pakistan-super-league\" styleobj=\"[object Object]\" class=\"\" commonstate=\"[object Object]\" frmappuse=\"1\">Pakistan Super League<\/a>, representing Multan Sultans. He recently bowled three wicketless overs in their six-wicket win over Rawalpindi in Karachi. The outcome of the investigation will be crucial in determining Nawaz\u2019s future in international cricket. If found guilty of violating anti-doping regulations, he could face suspension or further disciplinary action.<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/sports\/cricket\/news\/pakistans-mohammad-nawaz-in-trouble-after-positive-drug-test-pcb-to-investigate\/articleshow\/130437637.cms\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mohammed Nawaz (Image: Screengrab\/X) Mohammad Nawaz has come under serious scrutiny after testing positive for recreational drug use during the 2026 T20 World Cup, triggering an official investigation by the Pakistan Cricket Board.According to ESPNcricinfo, the positive result emerged from routine testing conducted during the world cup earlier this year. 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