Australian cricket star Megan Schutt has been suspended for two matches for an issue relating to prescription medication.
Cricket Australia said the 33-year-old’s breach related to “a failure to adhere to requirements under the Sports Science and Sports Medicine guidelines” with regard to prescription medication.
According to CA, it was one-off incident and occurred while out of competition.
“It was not for performance-enhancing purposes,” CA stressed.
Schutt’s two-match ban will include international and domestic cricket.
The fast bowler will now be sidelined for the third and final T20 clash against New Zealand at North Sydney Oval on Thursday.
As well that match, the Adelaide Strikers veteran will miss her team’s opening game of the WBBL season against the Melbourne Stars on October 31.
“We will continue to provide appropriate support to Megan and reinforce the standards and responsibilities expected of everyone representing our game,” Cricket Australia said in a statement.
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