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NADA Issues Notices to Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shafali Verma for Whereabouts Failure

NADA has issued notices to Indian cricketers Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shafali Verma for a first missed test due to whereabouts failures. The DCOs arrived for testing in December and November 2023 respectively, but the players were not found at their specified locations. Both cricketers failed to provide explanations when asked in February 2024. They now face a potential anti-doping rule violation if they accumulate three whereabouts failures within 12 months, which could result in a ban of up to four years.

Key Points: NADA Notice to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shafali Verma for Whereabouts Failure

  • NADA issues first missed test notice to Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shafali Verma
  • DCOs arrived for testing in Nov/Dec 2023, players not at specified locations
  • Cricketers failed to respond to NADA explanations in Feb 2024
  • Three whereabouts failures in 12 months can lead to up to 4-year ban
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NADA issues notice to cricketers Yashasvi, Shafali for whereabouts failure: Report

NADA issued notices to Indian cricketers Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shafali Verma for missing doping tests, failing to provide whereabouts. They face up to 4-year ban.

"Any combination of three Whereabouts Failures within a 12-month period constitutes an anti-doping rule violation under NADA anti-doping rules - Article 2.4 - NADA Report"

New Delhi, May 9

The National Anti-Doping Agency has reportedly issued notices to Indian cricketers Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shafali Verma for a whereabouts failure under anti-doping regulations.

Both players are currently part of the NADA's Registered Testing Pool (RTP) and are subject to regular testing and must provide their whereabouts information so they can be located for no-advance-notice testing.

Athletes in NADA's Registered Testing Pool are required to provide whereabouts information every quarter, which includes home address, email address and phone number, an address for overnight accommodations; competition schedules and locations, including when they are taking place and where; and a 60-minute time slot for each day where they'll be available and accessible for testing and liable for a potential 'missed test'.

As per Amar Ujala report, Dope Control Officer (DCO) arrived to conduct tests on Yashasvi Jaiswal on December 17 of last year and on Shafali Verma on November 7 of last year, but both were not found at their specified locations.

NADA sought explanations from both cricketers on February 18 and 20 of this year, but neither provided a response. Consequently, NADA has officially recorded a "first missed test" for both players.

The report further said both cricketers have been given seven days to provide an explanation. Information regarding the missed tests of both players has also been shared with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the ICC

Now, both cricketers will have to be extremely cautious, as any combination of three Whereabouts Failures (filing failures and/or missed tests) within a 12-month period constitutes an anti-doping rule violation under NADA anti-doping rules - Article 2.4, which may lead to the imposition of a sanction for up to 4 years.

- IANS

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Priya S
Honestly, this seems like a genuine oversight. Young players, busy schedules... but rules are rules. The 60-minute window thing is crucial; they should have someone manage their calendar. BCCI needs to educate players better on these protocols.
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Rahul R
Sir, yeh bahut serious matter hai. 4 years ka ban ho sakta hai! Yashasvi ko toh IPL mein bhi achha perform karna hai, aur Shafali women's cricket ki future hope hai. NADA ne notice diya hai, ab BCCI ko support karna chahiye but players ko bhi responsible hona padega.
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Sneha F
Finally some strict action! India mein anti-doping awareness badhni chahiye. Players think they're above rules. Hope this sends a message to everyone in the RTP. Clean sports, clean future! 🏏✨
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Vikram M
I think NADA is being too harsh here. First missed test, and they immediately issue notice? Could be a simple mistake due to travel or last-minute changes. But yes, players must comply. A balanced approach needed - warn first, then penalize.
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Karan T
Yeh toh bahut embarrassing hai for Indian cricket. Yashasvi ko toh recent performances ke liye praise mil raha tha, aur ab yeh controversy. Hope they sort it out quickly and focus on the game. Players should hire professional managers for such things.

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