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Jaiswal, Shafali Verma receive NADA notices for missed dope tests
Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shafali Verma have been issued notices by NADA after missing scheduled dope tests while in the RTP. The cases mark their first whereabouts failure and are being reviewed by the BCCI, with the broader context of anti-doping rules ahead of Olympic cricket in 2028. The piece notes that 13 Indian cricketers are currently part of RTP.
Why It Matters
Missed tests can lead to doping violations and suspensions, underscoring the importance of strict whereabouts compliance as cricket prepares to return to the Olympics in 2028.
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NADA issues notices to Jaiswal and Verma; BCCI and ICC informed
May 9, 2026
Notices have been issued to the concerned athletes, and the information has been intimated to the BCCI and the ICC. The BCCI said it would review the matter and take necessary steps to prevent recurrence. The article also notes that 13 Indian cricketers are in NADA's RTP list, including Shubman Gill, Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, and Rishabh Pant. It adds that the issue has gained attention ahead of cricket's return to the Olympics in 2028, emphasizing the importance of strict anti-doping compliance.
Missed tests reported in 2025 (first whereabouts failure)
2025
Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shafali Verma reportedly missed scheduled dope tests last year while in NADA's Registered Testing Pool, were unavailable during the tests, and did not provide explanations. This resulted in their first official 'whereabouts failure'.