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

[The Outsider]

I am not one to defend a paki cricketer' date=' but how exactly would drugs assist Asif in swinging the ball and bowling those mean "off-breaks" so prodigiously ? Steroids, for example, would only enhance his muscle development - that by itself has no bearing on his ability to bowl those deliveries. They can strengthen his body, but they won't make him more skilful.[/quote'] He probably would not have even been bowling if not for drugs as exemplified by his glorious fitness record during his drug free days, so forget about cutting and swinging the ball and he might as well stuff those 30-40 overs per innings performances that he pulled off in a pipe and smoke them away. Body strength and endurance would reflect directly on performances ie. not getting tired, long spells etc.

[King]

I am not one to defend a paki cricketer' date=' but how exactly would drugs assist Asif in swinging the ball and bowling those mean "off-breaks" so prodigiously ? Steroids, for example, would only enhance his muscle development - that by itself has no bearing on his ability to bowl those deliveries. They can strengthen his body, but they won't make him more skilful.[/quote'] It won't give him skill but gives him undue advantage of bowling that extra over or a spell compared to the ones that are honest and aren't into drugs. Either way it's cheating. Otherwise why in the very first place drugs are banned in sport?

[Fontaine]

I am not one to defend a paki cricketer' date=' but how exactly would drugs assist Asif in swinging the ball and bowling those mean "off-breaks" so prodigiously ? Steroids, for example, would only enhance his muscle development - that by itself has no bearing on his ability to bowl those deliveries. They can strengthen his body, but they won't make him more skilful.[/quote'] True, but nandro boosts the bodies recovery system. Asif already has a chronic elbow problem. You think he would have been able to bowl test match overs with a gimpy elbow? The boy has skill but those sterroids got him on the field in the first place.

[Feed]

Asif's B sample test postponed to August 18 Mohammad Asif's B sample test has been postponed till August 18 after the Indian Premier League accepted his request for more time in order to obtain a visa to travel to Switzerland, where he will be assessed at a World Anti-Doping Agency-accredited laboratory. More... Dope scandal Asif's B sample test postponed to August 18 Cricinfo staff August 7, 2008 Mohammad Asif's B sample test has been postponed till August 18 after the Indian Premier League accepted his request for more time in order to obtain a visa to travel to Switzerland, where he will be assessed at a World Anti-Doping Agency-accredited laboratory. This is the second occasion that Asif's test has been set back; it was shifted to August 6 after being originally scheduled for July 28. Asif's lawyer, Shahid Karim, who is set to accompany him to Switzerland, was confident of securing visas on time. "The Swiss embassy conducted Asif's interview on Monday [August 4] and have agreed to issue the visas. That is a big burden off us as we want to be present for the B sample test, which is our right," Karim told the Karachi-based Dawn newspaper. Karim was critical of the Pakistan board's stance on Asif. "It seems the PCB has distanced itself from Asif in this case. According to the board's rules and regulations, we are not subject to request the board for any help," he said. "It is PCB's responsibility or rather choice, on whether they want to support us and send an official with us to Switzerland or not." However, the PCB defended its position. "Until now, neither he [Asif] nor his lawyer have approached us for any assistance in securing visas for Switzerland or otherwise," Nadeem Akram, the board's director - human resources, said. "If they do request us for assistance we will consider helping him." The board, though, maintained that Asif will have to fight the case on his own. "He is one of our valued players but since we have no jurisdiction in the IPL and they are communicating directly with him and his lawyer, he was advised to handle things himself and fight his case." Asif is looking to clear his name after he was found to have used a banned substance during random dope testing at the IPL, where he played for the Delhi Daredevils. He is currently under suspension for the offence, and is due to appear before an IPL tribunal to face those charges and is likely to face some punishment from the PCB thereafter.

[Sachinism]

lol whats with the constant date changing, its not like he has anything else to do us stoners just waste away days lol what does he think, he can delay it enough so they end up forgetting about it?

[Predator_05]

That's true. What i find strange is that even though has been on steroids, he still looks as scrawny as he always did.

[SachDan]

Asif Leaves for Geneva Asif leaves for Geneva for 'B' sample test KARACHI: Desperate to probe his innocence in the Indian Premier League doping scam, embattled Pakistan pacer Mohammad Asif and his lawyer have left for Geneva, on Friday night, where his "B" sample test would be conducted on Monday. Asif, who tested positive for a performance-enhancing drug during the IPL, would come to know whether he faces more disciplinary action or not only after the "B" sample test. Asif's lawyer Shahid Karim has informed that they have hired a British sports medicine specialist Dr Graham who would accompany them to ensure that the test is conducted under specifications of the World Anti-Doping Agency rules. "We have obtained the best possible help to assist us in the case as Asif is adamant he is innocent," Karim said. Although the pacer -- who spent 19-days in detention in Dubai airport for carrying a banned substance while returning home from India after playing in the IPL -- has a tainted past, he said he was mentally prepared to face every situation and insisted that he never did anything wrong in his career. "We are having the 'B' sample test for the reconfirmation. And we have to be present there. Inshallah! I will be cleared," said Asif, who had tested positive along with fellow paceman Shoaib Akhtar for banned substance - Nandrolone in 2006 before the Champions Trophy, but escaped bans after an Appellate Tribunal cleared them on technical grounds. Asif is presently suspended by the Pakistan Cricket Board and was not selected in next month's Champions Trophy squad, but he maintained he would come out clean and earn his place back in the national team. "If I am cleared which I am confident I will be, I will try to make a place for myself in the Pakistan team as soon as possible," he said. Don't worry charsi, irrespective of the test results your board will try all tricks up their sleeve to see you chuck in each and every match for their national team. Before the sample 'B' tests make sure that you are safely out of the Geneva airport :hysterical:

[DadaRocks]

Good luck to Asif....Cricket needs talented fast bowlers like him to keep its charm.:two_thumbs_up:

[Laaloo]

Good luck to Asif....Cricket needs cleantalented fast bowlers notlike him to keep its charm.:two_thumbs_up:

FIXED :D

[Kumar]

ahhh geneva.......................... a beautiful city, but expensive. more to the point will b good to see him bk soon

[THX_1138]

Curious... which organization will determine the length and terms of his sentence if and when he is found guilty? and if the sentence is a prohibition from the game for a certain length of time, will the sentence begin from the day it is announced or will it begin since the day he was prohibited to compete after the first failed test results were publicized?

[SachDan]

It seems all over for Asif as his ‘B’ sample tests positive!! Asif's B sample tests positive :yay: Cricinfo staff August 19, 2008 Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Asif's B sample has tested positive for a banned substance, according to an AFP report. The second reading was 5.4 mg of nandrolone where as the first was 6.2 mg, Cricinfo has learnt. Asif, who could face a two-year ban, and his lawyer have questioned this discrepancy. Asif tested positive during the Indian Premier League held in April and June this year and was suspended by the Pakistan board.

[Dirty_South]

:hysterical::hysterical::hysterical:

[Sachinism]

not a major surprise this is nothing to do with PCB, right? it's going to be ICC and IPL committee that decide what will happen to him?

[Mr. Wicket]

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[DomainK]

not a major surprise this is nothing to do with PCB, right? it's going to be ICC and IPL committee that decide what will happen to him?

ICC has already said that they would let IPL deal with it and that would keep distance as it was not during one of the ICC tournaments. However, WADA retains the right to force ICC to ban him as both ICC and IPL are WADA signatories. Once a player is proved to have taken drugs, WADA can force all its signatory bodies to ban him.

[MalikBrother]

Ban him. We have had enough of disgracing our country too much. Akhtar is yet to be banned. I wonder how he passed the test.

[Ram]

What about that 'technicality' clause, by which the player's name shouldnt be made public until his B sample has also been tested?

[arkay]

It is a no-brainer, IPL will ban him. However it is the PCB and ICC who need to take action on Asif whether he can participate in other tournaments.

[Guest dada_rocks]

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