Steyn failed drug test during IPL , now cleared of any dope-violation

[DomainK]

Cricket South Africa (CSA) has confirmed that Dale Steyn failed a dope test during the second IPL. It attributed the result to painkillers the fast bowler had taken during the tournament. Steyn was out of action for most of the IPL in South Africa in April-May due to a thumb injury and played only three matches for Bangalore Royal Challengers. "We are aware of the result and submitted a report immediately to the IPL on why this has happened," Gerald Majola, CSA's chief executive told Cricinfo. "There was a marginal increase in the presence of morphine in the sample and that was due to painkillers he took during that period. We are awaiting a reply from the IPL authorities." Dr Mohammad Moosajee, South Africa's team doctor and a member of CSA's medical committee, was confident Steyn wouldn't face any action despite the failed test, first reported by the sport24 website. "This is not a doping violation as such but an adverse analytical finding, which is different," Moosajee told Cricinfo. "Dale is known to have a history of chronic migraines and he suffered a thumb injury too during the IPL and he was on Mydropol, a painkiller that contains codeine. Codeine converts to morphine within the body and that led to the adverse finding. Dale had taken the painkiller on the day of the test and the morphine level in his sample was found to be slightly higher (1.1 to 1.3 microgram per ml) than the 1 microgram per ml that is permitted. "This is a matter between the IPL franchise and IPL but since Dale is also a CSA-contracted player, we were informed and we are now assisting in the process. We have sent a detailed report to the IPL and are awaiting a reply. We are confident that he will be cleared." Moosajee said there was some confusion regarding the situation because the brand name of the painkiller is different in South Africa. "This also led to miscommunication in the Theraupatiuc Use Exemption (TUE) form that the player submitted before the test," Moosajee. Players are expected to fill these TUE forms before a test so that the testers are aware of the medication the player is under. Steyn is the second fast bowler to come under scrutiny for a failed drug test in the IPL; Pakistan's Mohammad Asif was banned for one year after testing positive for nandrolone, which is a banned substance, in the inaugural season in 2008. In Asif's case, Lalit Modi, the IPL commissioner, had said that the first step was to match the identity of the player with the sample. Next, the player's form, filled out before the match, will be scrutinised for any pre-declared or prescribed drug by the IPL medical committee; if that matches the drug found in the sample, the matter ends there. If the medical committee investigation reveals the player had not applied or been granted an exemption for using the drug found in the sample, the player, the concerned IPL franchise and national board will be informed in writing of the positive test that violates the anti-doping code. The player 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. If that too is positive, the matter will be taken up by the IPL's drugs tribunal, which will study the issue and take a decision in accordance with the code.

Source: http://www.cricinfo.com/southafrica/content/story/418947.html

[Sachinism]

As long as his mother didn't give it or a hakeem didn't give it, he should be fine

[rahuliverpool]

As long as his mother didn't give it or a hakeem didn't give it' date= he should be fine

:hysterical::hysterical: When I read that statement from Asif, I couldn't stop laughing. Funniest sh!t ever :haha:

[Fontaine]

Screw him. There is a policy for these things. It's called getting an exemption. Any player, his physios, staff etc KNOW exactly what's banned and what's allowed. This Doctor Moosajee knows all about how this "painkiller" turns into morphine into the body so WHY DIDN'T HE ADVISE STEYN BEFOREHAND or get an exemption. It's no use crying about it later. Test the B sample, if that shows positive as well, ban him.

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Doping offence : Manager defends Steyn "This is not a failed drugs test, this is an adverse analytical finding, which is a different matter," says South Africa's team manager Mohammed Moosajee. More...

[Guest gaurav_indian]

Screw him. There is a policy for these things. It's called getting an exemption. Any player, his physios, staff etc KNOW exactly what's banned and what's allowed. This Doctor Moosajee knows all about how this "painkiller" turns into morphine into the body so WHY DIDN'T HE ADVISE STEYN BEFOREHAND or get an exemption. It's no use crying about it later. Test the B sample, if that shows positive as well, ban him.

+1 He should be banned for 1 year atleast.

[iHammad]

More than 1 year!

[iHammad]

He did something wrong so he should be punished!

[riya]

More than 1 year!

Bit rich coming from a Pakistani where two bowlers caught with "'Performance enhanced Drugs '',and overturned the ridiculous ban. Steyn wasn't caught with ''PED ",one year is more than sufficient.

[cowboysfan]

is morphine a performance enhancing drug?.i really dont think any thing will come of this.

[DomainK]

I am not so sure that he would be banned or any action would be taken for: 1. As far as I know, it's not a performance enhancing drug. 2. He was taking the drug on prescription and hence most likely reported it before the match for which he tested. Players usually do report all the drugs they are taking as a part of a treatment or something. 3. When Asif reported that the Nandro in his blood was from a eye drop he had used, the panel believed him and was lenient on him with just a year ban. Assuming that Steyn reported the drug (which Asif had not) and that the amount is very small, he will most possibly be excused with a warning or with a fine.

[saneindian]

Whatever it is, if he has been caught with a substance on wada's banned list, nothing less than a year long suspension will do. If IPL let him go, it will do a great harm to the very reputation of BCCI and IPL.

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Steyn likely to beat doping violation HEADACHE: Dale Steyn’s doctor said the fast bowler failed a dope test because he was taking painkillers Picture: CLIVE ROSE/GALLO IMAGES THE Proteas team doctor is confident that fast bowler Dale Steyn will be treated leniently after he failed a dope test. Steyn, who plays for the Bangalore Royal Challengers, was tested during the Indian Premier League in April and May. His test revealed morphine in his body,. . . . More... Steyn likely to beat doping violation Sports staff Published:Aug 12, 2009 HEADACHE: Dale Steyn’s doctor said the fast bowler failed a dope test because he was taking painkillers Dale is known to have a history of chronic migraines THE Proteas team doctor is confident that fast bowler Dale Steyn will be treated leniently after he failed a dope test. Steyn, who plays for the Bangalore Royal Challengers, was tested during the Indian Premier League in April and May. His test revealed morphine in his body, which Cricket South Africa described as “marginal”. The doctor blamed this on painkillers that Steyn had taken. “Dale is known to have a history of chronic migraines and he suffered a thumb injury, too, during the IPL. He was on Myprodol, a painkiller that contains codeine,” team doctor Mohammad Moosajee told Cricinfo. “Codeine converts to morphine within the body and that led to the adverse finding. Dale had taken the painkiller on the day of the test and the morphine level in his sample was found to be slightly higher (1.1 to 1.3mg per ml) than the 1 microgramme per ml that is permitted.” Moosajee, who is also on Cricket SA’s medical committee, was confident Steyn would not face any suspension. “This is not a doping violation as such but an adverse analytical finding, which is different.” Codeine does not figure in the World Anti-Doping Agency list of prohibited substances, but morphine has been classified under narcotics. Last year, Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Asif was banned for one year after testing positive for nandrolone, which is a banned substance. He was also playing in the IPL at the time. A player is required to apply for exemption to listed drugs if he is using them for an ailment. *Indian cricketers have refused to sign up to a global drugs code. They have been backed by the Indian cricket board and have also been given support by Australia’s players’ association.

[rahuliverpool]

.....and the media starts crying again!

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Steyn cleared of doping violation "Athorities are satisfied with the explanation that Dale has provided" in defence of him failing a urine test. More...

[riya]

That was not an anabolic steroid or PED so it is clear that he is not taking any advantage purposefully.Still for carelessness a 6 month ban would have been more better.

[DomainK]

That was not an anabolic steroid or PED so it is clear that he is not taking any advantage purposefully.Still for carelessness a 6 month ban would have been more better.

Six months ban from IPL? They hold matches once in a year.

[Mamu]

Two things that I did not understand 1) Why was Asif's case handled by IPL and not PCB where as Steyn's case was handled by CSA and not IPL? 2) On what grounds was Steyn let go? If that was a banned substance he should have been punished.

[DomainK]

Two things that I did not understand 1) Why was Asif's case handled by IPL and not PCB where as Steyn's case was handled by CSA and not IPL? 2) On what grounds was Steyn let go? If that was a banned substance he should have been punished.

1. Steyn's case was indeed handled by the IPL. CSA did communicate with the media, bit did not handle the case. 2. The difference is not yet made clear. But there must be serious ground to what they did. They can not let players off just like that. There will be court cases if they do.

[braguvaran]

U know what i think??? This might be a cheap gimmick from BCCI to distract from the WADA issue so that indian playas dont get tested????