South African pace star Kagiso Rabada has confirmed he is currently under a provisional suspension following a positive test result for a recreational drug.
Rabada, ranked second among Test bowlers in the latest ICC rankings, made headlines after his sudden departure from the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season. He had played only two matches for the Gujarat Titans before returning home in April.
At the time, the franchise stated that Rabada left the squad to address an “important personal matter.” It has now been revealed by the 29-year-old cricketer himself that the departure was linked to an adverse analytical finding involving a recreational substance.
The news has sparked widespread reactions across the cricketing world, raising concerns over player welfare and the pressures of elite sport.