Shoaib and Asif win appeal

[Maranello]

Whilst I don't agree with all your assertions and conclusions CPCT, I do have some sympathy for your concerns. Unfortunately, cricket in Pakistan is similar to the rest of the society: chaotic, poorly organised, inadequately funded and often, corrupt. Pakistan is by no means unusual amongst the developing countries of the world in that either, and in fact, is better than many though that is scant consolation for its citizens.

[Wanderer]

Originally Posted by Maranello

Pakistan is by no means unusual amongst the developing countries of the world in that either, and in fact, is better than many though that is scant consolation for its citizens.

I agree. Same is said about SA.

[Zainub]

Dawn reported today that the PCB is to conduct doping tests on all of the 30 players selected for the provisional World Cup Squad, including the recently banned-then-acquitted pair of Asif and Shoaib, as a precautionary measure.

The PCB has directed its medical panel to obtain relevant kits from the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) accredited laboratory in Malaysia.

“Instructions have been issued to the medical panel doctors to prepare for the tests which will be carried out before the World Cup because we don't want to take any chances before such a major tournament,” a PCB official said.

The Board has to submit its final 15-member squad for the World Cup by Feb 13 but the tests would only be possible after the team returns from South Africa, he said. “But we will get the results before the team leaves for the (World Cup) tournament,” the official added.

There is another possibility the PCB might send a representative to South Africa to conduct the tests on Shoaib Akhtar and Mohammad Asif, who were exonerated of the doping charges despite testing positive for nandrolone, another PCB official said.

The Board has concerns traces of nandrolone might remain in their (Shoaib and Asif’s) bodies by the time the World Cup is played and they could be targeted for random tests in the tournament by the International Cricket Council (ICC) and WADA agents.

“We want to take precautionary measures ourselves and also reaffirm our commitment to a zero-tolerance policy towards any kind of drugs in sports,” the official emphasised.

No surprise to see the board still most interested of all in showering praise on to them selves. Not really sure though what desperate attempt the PCB will use this time if, again, Shoaib and Asif's samples are found to test positive, after the last merry go round I'm not discounting the possibility of another mickey mouse tribunal cancelling out the verdict of the previous one and reinstate the one of the 1st one which could well follow by an appeal from Asif and Shoaib, resulting in another tribunal, and another bill of clean health.

[ll0OoO0ll]

Originally Posted by Zainub

No surprise to see the board still most interested of all in showering praise on to them selves. Not really sure though what desperate attempt the PCB will use this time if, again, Shoaib and Asif's samples are found to test positive, after the last merry go round I'm not discounting the possibility of another mickey mouse tribunal cancelling out the verdict of the previous one and reinstate the one of the 1st one which could well follow by an appeal from Asif and Shoaib, resulting in another tribunal, and another bill of clean health.

I think the goal is something else this time. PCB is gonna weigh the hopelessly drastic steps needed make Asif and Shoaib come clean for the world cup if nandrolone is still found present in their blood(forgetting the fact the International Arbitrary court is gonna try its best to place the ban before the world cup). Anyway, What bothers me is that, since Shoaib will not dare to use any more steroids, how the hell is he gonna play?

[mikesiva]

Both Shoaib and asif have failed to make themselves available for testing. Could there still be traces of nandrolone in their system?

[Seamer]

Originally Posted by mikesiva

Both Shoaib and asif have failed to make themselves available for testing. Could there still be traces of nandrolone in their system?

If this is the case, then that is tantamont to an admission of guilt. Surely if they were clean of steriods, they would want to make that clear to everyone.

[pie_chucker]

There is a very good chance that there would be traces in their system.

If this is the case and they happened to be "injured" and miss the world cup by the time they next played they would both be clear .

Although i suppse it also depends on what the CAS ruling is. The CAS could still find them guilty and uphold the bans.

[ll0OoO0ll]

From what I searched off the net, according to medical specialists, Nandrolone stays in your blood for as long as 6 months. Depending on when did Asif and Shoaib take it, I think they wont make it to the world cup. For Urdu readers, here is the link
http://www.jang.com.pk/jang/feb2007-...007/sports.htm

[pie_chucker]

Thats why i dont think we will see Shoaib or Asif for the next few months because if they get tested again and fail they could end up with a lifetime ban.

[Seamer]

Reports down here (on TV) report that they will be tested tomorrow. The same report states that they were in London yesterday, and that they have had secret proir testiing to determine whether they will be cleared or not.