US EditionSouth Africa pacer Rabada cleared to play after serving ban for recreational drug use
- South African fast bowler Kagiso Rabada, 29, has been cleared to participate in next month's Test Championship match against Australia at Lord's after completing a doping suspension.
- Rabada returned a positive test for a banned substance during a domestic T20 game in South Africa on January 21, resulting in a provisional suspension that began on April 1.
- He served a one-month ban, participated in a substance abuse rehabilitation process, and acknowledged responsibility for the violation.
- Rabada has 327 Test wickets, was South Africa's leading wicket-taker with an average of 19.97 in the 2023-2025 WTC cycle, and may soon rejoin Gujarat Titans in the IPL.
- His return strengthens South Africa’s bowling attack for the WTC final starting June 11, with no further sanctions expected and the case considered closed.
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