Pakistan, July 18 -- Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Nawaz has been handed a three-month suspension by the International Cricket Council (ICC) after admitting to an anti-doping rule violation during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026.

The ICC said Nawaz tested positive for Carboxy-THC, following Pakistan's World Cup match against the Netherlands in February.

The substance is classified as a "Substance of Abuse" under the ICC Anti-Doping Code.

According to the governing body, Nawaz admitted the violation and established that the substance had been used out of competition and was unrelated to enhancing sporting performance.

As a result, the ICC imposed a three-month period of ineligibility, backdated to May 1, 2026, when the player voluntar...