IPL authorities have lifted the drug ban on South African cricketer Kagiso Rabada, allowing him to participate in the upcoming Indian Premier League.
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Hey there! Got some cricket goss for ya! The Gujarat Titans' speedster, Kagiso Rabada, is set to make a comeback in the Indian Premier League (IPL) following a month-long hiatus due to a drug-related issue. That's right, the South African bowler was caught using recreational drugs, but fear not, he's back in the game now.
The 29-year-old was given the green light to get back to sledging and swinging it by the South African Institute For Drug-Free Sport (SAIDS) on Monday.
Vikram Solanki, Titans Director of Cricket, spilled the beans on Rabada's return ahead of Tuesday's showdown against the Mumbai Indians. "The deal is, Kagiso is now back in the game, considering all those decisions and everything that's happened over the past month or so," he told the press.
He added, "He's served his time, learned from his mistakes, and we're stoked to have him back in our squad again. We're looking forward to having him back on the field and slicing through the opposition."
*Back from the Ban*
So, what happened? Well, it turns out Rabada got caught with a white line of cocaine ahead of the SA20 competition. Though he fessed up only recently, SAIDS confirmed the positive test in January[1][2][3].
But it seems Rabada's legal team had a couple of tricks up their sleeves. By arguing that the cocaine use occurred out of competition, they managed to keep the ban short and sweet[3]. Rabada is now free to take to the pitch once again, even in high-stakes matches like the World Test Championship final against Australia at Lord's from June 11-15[4][5].
While this incident might cast a shadow over his career, Rabada seems poised to handle whatever comes his way. With his legal eagles by his side, he's shown he can navigate troubled waters and maintain his position as a top-tier fast bowler[3]. Keep your eyes peeled for more fireworks from Rabada on the cricket field!
During the press conference ahead of the match against Mumbai Indians, Vikram Solanki, the Titans Director of Cricket, announced that Kagiso Rabada is set to make a return to the team after serving his suspension. Rabada's comeback follows a short ban due to a drug-related issue, specifically the use of cocaine out of competition.
