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South African Batter Zubayr Hamza Suspended By ICC For Doping Violation

The ICC on Tuesday suspended South African batter Zubayr Hamza from all cricket-related activities for a period of nine months after he admitted to an anti-doping rule violation under the apex body's anti-doping code. Hamza provided an out-of-competition sample on January 17, 2022 in Paarl, South Africa, in which the prohibited substance Furosemide - which is a specified substance in Section S5 of the 2022 WADA Prohibited List - was found. He admitted the violation and, having established no significant fault or negligence on his part, a nine-month period of ineligibility has been imposed, backdated to 22 March 2022, the date that Hamza accepted a provisional suspension.

Rassie responds to 'water boy' ban: Director of coaching a much better title for me!

Rassie Erasmus has provided a witty response to World Rugby's law amendments on the role of water carrier.

New rugby laws announced to finally stop behaviour that's driving players and viewers mad

World Rugby have announced new rules to clamp down on disruption from backroom staff during matches after ruling it was "getting out of hand".

Rugby-Crackdown aimed at on-field coaching announced

CAPE TOWN (Reuters) - World Rugby have moved to limit on-field coaching, controversially employed by South Africa against the British & Irish Lions last year, by approving trials to limit non-playing personnel entering the field during a match.

Rassie Erasmus' days as 'water boy' over as World Rugby trials new regulations

Rassie Erasmus' days as Springbok "water boy" appear to be over.

Rabada surpasses Steyn as SA's highest wicket-taker at IPL

Proteas fast bowler Kagiso Rabada became South Africa's highest wicket-taker in the Indian Premier League (IPL), surpassing former great Dale Steyn.

Cricket-Nortje, Parnell return for South Africa’s T20 tour of India

CAPE TOWN (Reuters) - South Africa have recalled fast bowler Anrich Nortje and all-rounder Wayne Parnell, and handed a first Twenty20 International call-up to batsman Tristan Stubbs, for the five-match tour of India starting on June 9.

Nortje, Parnell return for South Africa's T20 tour of India

Tristan Stubbs a maiden call-up, while Wayne Parnell made a comeback after five years for the upcoming five-match T20 tour of India starting June 9. The 16-member contingent will be led by Temba Bavuma as South Africa make a return to international T20 cricket for the first time since the ICC T20 World Cup in late 2021. The 21-year-old Stubbs, who impressed in the past season while playing for the Gbets Warriors in the Cricket South Africa (CSA) T20 Challenge, scored 293 runs in seven innings, at an average of 48.83 and a strike rate of 183.12, including 23 sixes.

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South African Batter Zubayr Hamza Suspended By ICC For Doping Violation

Rassie responds to 'water boy' ban: Director of coaching a much better title for me!

New rugby laws announced to finally stop behaviour that's driving players and viewers mad

Rugby-Crackdown aimed at on-field coaching announced

Rassie Erasmus' days as 'water boy' over as World Rugby trials new regulations

Rabada surpasses Steyn as SA's highest wicket-taker at IPL

Cricket-Nortje, Parnell return for South Africa’s T20 tour of India

Nortje, Parnell return for South Africa's T20 tour of India