Indian cricketers Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shafali Verma received notices from the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) for missing scheduled dope tests, marking their first whereabouts failure.
Both players are part of NADA’s Registered Testing Pool (RTP), which requires athletes to share daily whereabouts and remain available for testing. Sources confirmed that the two cricketers did not provide explanations for their absence, prompting NADA to issue formal notices.
Officials stated that the notices have been shared with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the International Cricket Council (ICC). A BCCI representative acknowledged the development and assured that steps will be taken to prevent such lapses in the future.
The BCCI emphasised the importance of compliance, especially with cricket’s inclusion in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games. Officials said strict adherence to anti-doping protocols is essential to maintain the sport’s credibility on the global stage.
Currently, 13 cricketers are part of NADA’s RTP, including Shubman Gill, Hardik Pandya, Rishabh Pant, Jasprit Bumrah, KL Rahul, and Deepti Sharma. Athletes face suspension if they miss three tests within a 12-month period.
Jaiswal is playing in the IPL for Rajasthan Royals, while Shafali recently represented India in the women’s white-ball series against South Africa. Their notices highlight the growing scrutiny of Indian cricket’s compliance with anti-doping regulations.
