ICC statement on IPL tribunal decision concerning Mohammad Asif

The International Cricket Council (ICC) today confirmed it had been notified about the IPL tribunal decision to ban fast bowler Mohammad Asif from participating in the sport of cricket for a period of one year after finding the player guilty of a doping violation.

The ICC has yet to consider the written reasons for the decision in the matter and will make no further comment at this stage other than to confirm its expectation that all Member Boards will adopt the ban and as such the player will not be available for official cricket until the ban has been completed.

ICC Chief Executive Haroon Lorgat said: “As an international governing body, the ICC maintains a zero tolerance in the area of doping.

“We are proud of the fact that we have been testing at our events since 2002 and in that time we are yet to have an adverse analytical finding.

“Together with our Members we are committed to the implementation of a new ICC Anti-Doping Code (2009) that will seek to ensure we have a great sport with a great spirit.”