Rebecca Stokell admits to breaching the ICC anti-doping code
Ireland batter Rebecca Stokell was notified of an alleged anti-doping rule violation after a sample returned an adverse finding for a Specified Substance.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced that Ireland batter Rebecca Stokell has been notified of an alleged anti-doping rule violation after a sample she provided during an in-competition test on 23 June 2026 returned an adverse finding for a Specified Substance.
Stokell made her international debut in 2017, and thus far has featured in 109 international games for Ireland.
Rebecca Stokell features for Ireland in an international game against South Africa // Getty Images //
Following the receipt of the notification, Stokell has admitted the violation, which arose from her use of prescription medication, and accepted a voluntary suspension effective 23 October 2026 pending the outcome of the disciplinary process.
The ICC will not make any further comment until the matter is finally resolved.