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South Africa's Zubayr Hamza tests positive for banned substance
Follow UsCSA said that the batter has agreed for a voluntary suspension after being able to track how the substance Furosemide has entered his system
Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Wednesday confirmed that batter Zubayr Hamza has tested for a prohibited substance under the ICC's anti-doping code. In an official release, CSA said that the 26-year old is not disputing the positive test and has agreed to voluntary suspension while written submissions are presented to the ICC.
CSA said that the batter has been able to track how the substance, Furosemide has entered his system while also identifying that it is not a performance enhancing substance.
"The process to follow will entail presenting evidence that there was no fault or negligence, or no significant fault or negligence on the part of Zubayr. CSA, SACA and WPCA are supporting Zubayr in this process, and will continue to do so until the matter is concluded," the statement said.
Hamza, who pulled out of the ongoing home series against Bangladesh due to personal reasons, has played six Tests for the Proteas and scored 212 runs at an average of 17.66. He had also played a lone ODI against Netherlands last year where he scored 56.