Yasir Shah provisionally suspended by ICC after positive test
Sunday 27 December 2015 11:55, UK
Pakistan bowler Yasir Shah has been provisionally suspended from cricket after testing positive for a banned substance.
The International Cricket Council said the leg-spinner - ranked joint third in the world Test rankings - will face disciplinary proceedings after being charged with a breach of the ICC's anti-doping code.
The ICC revealed how the 29-year-old provided a sample which was found to contain chlortalidone, a banned diuretic, following a one-day international against England in Abu Dhabi.
An ICC statement reads: "In accordance with the ICC Anti-Doping Code, pending the outcome of the disciplinary process, Yasir has been provisionally suspended."
Shah, who has played 12 Tests and 15 ODIs, bowled nine overs in the match on November 13 but did not take any wickets as England won by 95 runs.
Pakistan's Cricket Board said it will study the case over the next two days.
Under the rules, Shah has seven days to demand a test on his 'B' sample and another seven days to plead guilty.
The ICC tribunal on anti-doping will determine the extent of his ban which could be between two and four years if found guilty.
