It seems all over for Asif as his ‘B’ sample tests positive!!

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The representative of the World Anti-Doping Agency in Pakistan today slammed the Indian Premier League organisers for prematurely identifying the player who failed a dope test during the tournament. More... IPL organisers breach rule by identifying player: WADA Karachi (PTI): The representative of the World Anti-Doping Agency in Pakistan today slammed the Indian Premier League organisers for prematurely identifying the player who failed a dope test during the tournament. The IPL on Monday named Pakistani pacer Mohammad Asif as the player who had failed the dope test but as per the WADA rules the player could not be identified until his/her 'B' sample is also analysed. "The announcement by the IPL is a clear violation of WADA regulations," Dr Danish Zaheer who also heads the Pakistan Sports Medicine Association said. He was of the view that the IPL has violated the World Anti-Doping Code by prematurely disclosing Asif's name. "The Indian Premier League organisers have made a deviation from the WADA code as IPL should not have made a public disclosure until Mohammad Asif's 'B' urine sample was checked in the presence of Asif or his legal and medical representative," Zaheer said. He referred to the result management code of WADA paragraph 7.1, 7.2 and 14.2 regarding public disclosure that provides that Athlete be given ample time and opportunity to prove his innocence before public disclosure. "This deviation from the WADA regulation can now help Asif win his case in appeal if his medical and legal representative fought his case well," Zaheer said.

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The representative of the World Anti-Doping Agency in Pakistan today slammed the Indian Premier League organisers for prematurely identifying the player who failed a dope test during the tournament.

This says it all, so PCB tries it's first attempt through so called Wada in Pakistan.

"The Indian Premier League organisers have made a deviation from the WADA code as IPL should not have made a public disclosure until Mohammad Asif's 'B' urine sample was checked in the presence of Asif or his legal and medical representative," Zaheer said. He referred to the result management code of WADA paragraph 7.1, 7.2 and 14.2 regarding public disclosure that provides that Athlete be given ample time and opportunity to prove his innocence before public disclosure. "This deviation from the WADA regulation can now help Asif win his case in appeal if his medical and legal representative fought his case well," Zaheer said.

In anycase, if name is disclosed prematurely, how this will help Asif win case -- i.e. get Dope charges cleared if the "B" samples indeed test positive?? Unless of course through some Jinn magic B samples test negative, there is no way Asif can get cleared of dope charges.

[Fontaine]

It depends, I don't think the IPL disclosed anything unlike WADA is saying. I think the rumours, speculation and reports had been leaked and available. All Modi and the IPL did was confirm it and try to manage the situation. Technically not a breach of these laws but definitely a fine line.

[arkay]

The IPL compared the result from the WADA-approved laboratory in Switzerland [that tested the samples] with the data collected by IDTM, the Sweden-based independent agency that organised the tests, and confirmed Asif as the player whose sample was positive

Asif now has the right to request that his 'B' sample [supplied at the same time as the one that tested positive] be sent for analysis, which he and his representative can attend along with an IPL representative. Niranjan Shah, the BCCI secretary, said the procedure will take about two weeks in case Asif sends his 'B' sample for testing.

What Modi has said are what has transpired as of now? Based on Sample A test, Asif has been tested positive. We need to do sample B to assess further.

[THX_1138]

actually this is true... WADA policies dictate that the player's identity not be revealed till an admission of guilt, or testing of sample b (if the players chooses so) and a final verdict. of course this verdict is subject to appeal, but the player's identity is not revealed before a verdict has been reached, and any sentencing announced is valid through the course of an appeal. so yeah, asif's name was indeed released prematurely, but this is not grounds enough for him to get let off as our dear neighbors are hoping for. maybe a few more "dua" are required.

[THX_1138]

This says it all, so PCB tries it's first attempt through so called Wada in Pakistan. In anycase, if name is disclosed prematurely, how this will help Asif win case -- i.e. get Dope charges cleared if the "B" samples indeed test positive?? Unless of course through some Jinn magic B samples test negative, there is no way Asif can get cleared of dope charges.

ignore this chump... there is no present for such a ruling where a player has been acquitted on a technicality involving a premature press release. the only technicality that could assist a player is an erroneous sample collection process, a tampered sample, or evidence that the testing laboratory might have prior contaminations (which occurs quite often... not like once every other day, more like once in every hundred odd labs which is considering an appaulingly high error rate and thus this gives you an idea of how rigorous and methodical this process is, and the level of high standards involved). let no two cent chump misguide you into believing that asif has grounds for an appeal on the basis of a premature press release... he does not.

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Asif determined to clear name, asks for B sample to be tested Mohammad Asif will ask for his sample B to be examined after he was confirmed as the player who tested positive for banned substance during the Indian Premier League, according to his lawyer, Shahid Karim. More... Dope scandal Asif asks for B sample to be tested Cricinfo staff July 15, 2008 Mohammad Asif could benefit from a technical mistake © AFP Mohammad Asif will ask for his sample B to be examined after being identified as the player who tested positive for a banned substance during the Indian Premier League, his lawyer Shahid Karim said. "We will fight the case because we believe that our client has not taken any drug so we will go for the B sample test and do whatever required to clear Asif's name," Karim told AFP. It is possible Asif could be let off on a technicality because World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) regulations dictate that the player's name should not be publicly disclosed until his 'B' sample is also analysed. Danish Zaheer, a medical expert, who was part of the tribunal that overturned Shoaib Akhtar and Asif's drug-related ban in 2006, criticised the IPL for violating the WADA regulations. "The IPL should not have made a public disclosure until Mohammad Asif's 'B' urine sample was checked in the presence of Asif or his legal and medical representative," said Zaheer. The World Anti-Doping Code Article 7.2 gives the player the right to ask for his 'B' sample to be analysed while Article 14.2 says the player's name can be publicly disclosed "no earlier than the completion of the administrative review described in Articles 7.1 and 7.2". "This deviation from the WADA regulation can now help Asif win his case in appeal if his medical and legal representative fought his case well," Zaheer said. The IPL on Monday identified Asif as the player who tested positive during random drug testing during the Twenty20 event. Asif played eight of the Delhi Daredevil's 15 matches in the IPL, and shared the new ball alongside Glenn McGrath. The Pakistan board has refused to assist Asif in the matter. This is Asif's second drug offence since failing a dope test before the Champions Trophy in 2006 and the board has warned that a life ban is possible if he is found guilty. Last month he was detained in Dubai for 19 days under suspicion of possessing a contraband substance and is already the subject of a board inquiry into those events.

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Asif suspended by Pakistan board Mohammad Asif has been suspended by the Pakistan board for testing positive for a banned substance during random drug testing conducted during the Indian Premier League. More... Dope scandal Asif suspended by Pakistan board Cricinfo staff July 15, 2008 Mohammad Asif has been suspended by the Pakistan board for testing positive for a banned substance during random drug testing conducted during the Indian Premier League. Asif, though, has the right to appeal against the suspension. "Asif has been suspended until the drug tribunal of the IPL completes its inquiry," Shafqat Naghmi, the PCB's chief operating officer, said. "For the time being he is suspended from playing all forms of the game until further decision which includes the right of appeal." The board also said it would go by the decision taken by the IPL's drug tribunal. "Since Asif competed in a tournament outside Pakistan, we will honour the findings of the IPL drug tribunal and will assist them if required," Naghmi said. The IPL had announced on Monday that Asif's sample was positive after comparing the result from the WADA-approved laboratory in Switzerland [that tested the samples] with the data collected by IDTM, the Sweden-based independent agency that organised the tests. Asif played eight of the Delhi Daredevils' 15 matches in the IPL, and shared the new ball alongside Glenn McGrath.

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WTF It is possible Asif could be let off on a technicality because World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) regulations dictate that the player's name should not be publicly disclosed until his 'B' sample is also analysed

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I have seen Landis name in every paper before his B test

[SachDan]

"It is possible Asif could be let off on a technicality because World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) regulations dictate that the player's name should not be publicly disclosed until his 'B' sample is also analysed" What else PCB needs? If 'B' sample is mandatory,they will make sure samples up to 'Z' is tested before being banned him for a year!!!

[Fontaine]

If the B sample is found positive for banned substances and Asif is still allowed to play for Pakistan, then I would have no problem with the Indian Team boycotting any match against the Pakistani cricket team, em, excuse me, I meant the Drugistani Drugs Charsi Squad.

[theguyinallblue]

5 years of Ban is minimum... Shane warne served one year of ban..for his first crime.... and this man..did it twice... a minimum of 5 years ban.... Life ban..i do not support it..after all...he too needs to earn something...although he has already earned enough for this life..

[SachDan]

5 years of Ban is minimum... Shane warne served one year of ban..for his first crime.... and this man..did it twice... a minimum of 5 years ban.... Life ban..i do not support it..after all...he too needs to earn something...although he has already earned enough for this life..

GIB,its as if some judges,politicians and historians are against the death penalty for the culprits....If he is found guilty in the second test also,a life ban is a must.No two ways abt that.

[Dhondy]

I have seen Landis name in every paper before his B test

That's correct. Here's a link on Marion Jones, and then one on Floyd Landis. Asif's fans are clutching at straws. http://www.usatoday.com/sports/olympics/summer/track/2006-08-18-marion-jones-doping-report_x.htm http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2006/aug/02/tourdefrance2006.tourdefrance Nothing unusual, and it'll only save Asif if his B sample is negative, like Marion's.

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Life ban is not enough.

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A 5 year ban, just ended 5 months later. Prior to it, their zero tolerance policy resulted in zero action against the offenders. Now suspension ? Methinks, Asif will be back next week!

[Fontaine]

This ban means nothing.

[Fontaine]

You want to read something hilarious? Well in cricinfo, there's a blog about how Asif and the PCB have caused this huge mess. Well here is the first comment on that blog: I didn't know mvent was blog speak for chump. http://blogs.cricinfo.com/pakspin/archives/2008/07/asifs_story_is_an_indictment_o.php Posted by: mvent at July 15, 2008 12:47 AM

One day after PCB decided that it won't allow its players to take part in the next IPL season if it coincides with Australia's rescheduled visit to the country next year, IPL released Asif's positive results. Not to mention that he was previously found guilty in India. And, also at Dubai Airport where 95% of the working staff is Indian! Is it just coincidence? Every time when issue like this comes, India is involved in it. What if the Indian mixed something in his food there, and he even did not know it? We have seen the involvement of Indian secret service agents in much complicated cases to damage the cause and respect of Pakistan. It must be the simplest one for them. It would be better for Pakistani players traveling to India in future, get tested at home first before departure, to compare the results and to make sure that indeed they are dirty or is it someone else?

India is in the middle of signing an unprecedented Nuclear Arms decomissioning treaty with the US in a landmark situation, while in India the minority goverment in power now is fighting for it's political survival by trying to get in bed with another party after the communists withdrew from the coalition. But this chump thinks they have nothing better to do than to send secret agents to mess with some back ward Pakistani Punk!

[Dhondy]

I read that as well, fontaine. The blogger, abbasi, is a medical journalist. He's always come across as an apologist for pakistan cricket. Even now, look how he puts the lion's share of blame on the PCB. The extent of his condemnation of Asif is, "He can't plead ignorance any more". He's never come out and called Asif and Shoaib drug cheats. Can you believe it, he edits a medical journal, albeit not with a very wide circulation.