South African Test cricketer Zubayr Hamza suspended after a positive drug test.
Following an International Cricket Council anti-doping test on January 17. Zubayr Hamza tested positive for the substance Furosemide, according to a CSA statement.
Cricket South Africa announced on Wednesday that South African cricketer Zubayr Hamza agree to a voluntary suspension. After testing positive for a prohibited substance. Hamza, 26, has appeared in six Tests and one one-day international. Following an International Cricket Council anti-doping test on January 17. Hamza tested positive for the substance Furosemide, according to a CSA statement. Furosemide is a diuretic that is use to treat hypertension and swelling caused by fluid buildup in the body. It is on the World Anti-Doping Agency’s most prohibit list due to concerns that it may mask the effects of other drugs.
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“Zubayr Hamza is not contesting the positive test. He is fully cooperating with the ICC, and agree to a voluntary suspension beginning immediately while written submissions are presented to the ICC,” CSA said.
“Furosemide is not a performance-enhancing drug, and Zubayr was able to determine how the drug enter his system.”
Hamza was name to South Africa’s squad for the current one-day series against Bangladesh, but he withdrew before the series began for “personal reasons.” according to the CSA.
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