Overview

• Kagiso Rabada tested positive for cocaine in January during a routine drug test after an SA20 match, with metabolite levels indicating out-of-competition use.
• The South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport (SAIDS) cleared Rabada after he served a one-month provisional suspension and completed an education program.
• Rabada declined the option of a second sample test, which SAIDS CEO Khalid Galant described as a practical choice to expedite the process.
• The cricketer apologized publicly for his actions, emphasizing his regret and commitment to the privilege of representing his country.
• Rabada has resumed playing for the Gujarat Titans in the IPL and is expected to feature in South Africa's squad for the World Test Championship final on June 11 at Lord’s.