Muhammad Asif is facing life ban on positive dope test

Pakistan cricket was rocked by yet another controversy on Monday when it was confirmed that Pakistan’s young fast bowler Mohammad Asif’s dope test, conducted in the first Indian Premier League (IPL) on May 30, has resulted in the positive.

IPL chairman and Commissioner Lalit Modi confirmed on Monday that bowler, who represented Delhi Daredevils in IPL, failed the dope test.

“The news about Mohammad Asif’s dope test has been in the press since the morning but the PCB was officially informed by BCCI at 4.30pm,” PCB Director Cricket Operations (DCO) International, Zakir Khan told reporters in the evening after the shocking news regarding the lanky pacer had been taking rounds for almost seven hours since the morning.

“A lot of technicalities are involved in the case, therefore, it is not appropriate to speak more on the issue. We are expecting the details of the case later tonight,” Zakir said.

“The PCB has informed Asif about his positive dope test with the advice that it is up to him to challenge the B sample and the verdict,” he added. “Asif has replied that he will consult his friends and well wishers and take a decision in next couple of days.”

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