Asif May Be Cleared of Doping Charges!

The sample B drug test taken in May 2009 turned positive. But, there was a discrepancy in the two samples tested and he could be cleared.

"There is a major discrepancy in the two (urine) samples of Asif which came out positive, and in such cases, the player has a chance to be cleared," Dr. Danish Zaheer, president of Sports Medicine Association of Pakistan, told the Associated Press.

Good luck Asif! If you are a believer of God and the philosophies around it, you know that you can cheat others, but not your own self and the GOD, assuming you are really guilty. In case if you are not guilty (which you only know), then god saved you buddy!

Collingwood Resigns!

Collingwood also has put in his papers as England ODI captain. With Vaughan quitting as Test captain, Collingwood stepping down as captain has put England in trouble.

Kevin Pietersen has replaced Collingwood as captain for the ODI and Michael Vaughan for test.

All the players have said that they will give full support to Pieterson, who is looking forward to the ODI series. He said, it is going to be exiciting phase in his career.

Michael Vaughan Quits!

England, the hosts lost the test series against South Africa in the recent tour. With his resgination, his five year term has come to and end. He is the most successful England captain in tests with 26 wins.

Pietersen said: "I am very thrilled and excited to have been given the opportunity to captain England. It's a huge honour for me and a terrific challenge for me at this stage of my international career."

He has captained the England ODI team against New Zealand during Collingwood's ban.

ECB has announced the test and ODI squad

Test squad:

Alastair Cook, Andrew Strauss, Ravi Bopara, Kevin Pietersen (capt), Ian Bell, Paul Collingwood, Tim Ambrose (wk), Andrew Flintoff, Stuart Broad, James Anderson, Ryan Sidebottom, Steve Harmison, Monty Panesar.

One-day squad:

Alastair Cook, Ravi Bopara, Kevin Pietersen (capt), Owais Shah, Ian Bell, Samit Patel, Paul Collingwood, Matt Prior (wk), Andrew Flintoff, Graeme Swann, Stuart Broad, James Anderson, Ryan Sidebottom, Chris Tremlett, Luke Wright.

Asif Wanted B Sample - Postponed!

Based on the reports from the IPL, PCB suspended Mohammad Asif from the Pakistan Cricekt Team. He denied the allegations and has asked for B Sample to be tested.

ICC Anti-Doping rules allow players and/or their representative to be present when the Sample B is opened and analyzed.

The test that was supposed to analyzed on July 28, has been postponed. His lawyer, Shahid Karim, wants more time to prepare for the case and make travel arrangements.

He seems to have said that he wants documents from the IPL describing the procedures adopted in "A" sample test.

PCB Suspends Asif!

Based on the report from the IPL that Mohammad Asif was tested positive, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has suspended him. It is doubtful whether he will be part of the Champions Trophy team that starts in September this year.

Asif in Trouble Again!

Mohammad Asif who was just relieved from the cluthes of Dubai police on the charges of possessing drugs is in trouble again. The test conducted by IPL has turned out positive and the reports indicated that it is a Asian fast bowler's test sample.

The IPL announced on Monday that Asif had tested positive for a banned substance.

Asif's Case: Report Submitted!

In the drug case agains the Pakistani cricket player Mohammad Asif, the Dubai Prosecutor completed his enquiry today and submitted the report to AG.

Nadeem Karan, an official from PCB said to PTI, "the chief prosecutor cross-examined the witnesses who were instrumental in finding the banned substance from the bowler. The court case will resume tomorrow." However, he didn't confirm whether charges had been laid against Asif.

Though the urine test has come out negative and in favor of Asif, if he is proved guilty, he will be facing a four year sentence.

Sudhir Nanavati Submits report on Slapgate Incident!

Sudhir Nanavathi submitted his report to BCCI on the slapgate incident involving Harbhajan and Sreesanth.

He met both Sreesanth and Harbhajan separately and did a complete inquiry into the incident. He was given 15 days to complete the enquiry and submit the report.

He said, he was nervous while preparing the report. The report is of 14 pages and has been submitted to the BCCI,

The report will be given to Sharad Pawar, the president and he will forward that to the disciplinary committee.

He said, he did not recommend any punishment and it will be taken care by disciplinary committee.

The rumour is that Harbhajan will not be given life ban, but he faces either a year ban or ban for 5 test matches or 10 ODIs.

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Harbhajan Deserves it: Ponting

Ponting has said that he does not feel sorry for Harbhajan. He said, what he is going through, he deserves it.

He has slapped a player with him he has played 20 test matches. Look at his behavior and everyone knows what he has done.

He said, he will not support Harbhajan and did not feel sorry that he was banned in IPL and also going through a tough time in BCCI inquiry.

He can be banned for life or 5 test matches. Nanavathi completed his inquiry today and is expected to submit his report on Monday, May 12, 2008