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UAE Cricketer Asif Khan Handed 15-Month Ban for Doping
The Times of India2h
THE BRIEF
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The ICC has imposed a 15-month ban on Pakistan-born UAE cricketer Asif Khan for breaching the Anti-Doping Code after testing positive for a prohibited substance.
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The suspension, effective immediately, rules the batsman out of all international and domestic cricket until late 2027, significantly impacting the UAE's batting lineup.
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The ICC confirmed that the ban was issued following a thorough investigation, reinforcing the governing body's zero-tolerance policy toward doping in professional cricket.