A fresh controversy has hit the cricket world just before the second semi-final of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026 between India and England in Mumbai on March 5. Former Pakistan opener Ahmed Shehzad has made a shocking claim involving India’s anti-doping system in global events.
The timing of Shehzad’s claim has made the situation even more dramatic because it came just before the India vs England semifinal at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
During a discussion on a Pakistani television show, Ahmed Shehzad made a serious allegation about the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). He claimed that the BCCI does not allow the International Cricket Council (ICC) to directly conduct dope tests on Indian cricketers during global events.
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Ahmed Shehzad further went on to claim that whenever the ICC wants to test Indian players during international tournaments, the BCCI prefers to handle the testing on its own citing their best facility instead of letting ICC officials carry out the process.
Ahmed Shehzad said on Geo TV’s show Haarna Mana Hai: “BCCI does not allow the ICC to conduct dope tests on Indian players during ICC events. Dope tests are used to check whether players are taking drugs or banned substances. Whenever the ICC asks to conduct dope tests on Indian players, the BCCI rejects it and says they have better technology to test their players themselves.”
? BCCI DOES NOT ALLOW THE ICC TO CONDUCT DOPE TEST ON INDIAN PLAYERS ?Ahmed shahjad ?️- BCCI does not allow the ICC to conduct dope tests on Indian players during ICC events, Dope tests are used to check whether players are taking drugs or banned substances.- Whenever the… pic.twitter.com/h9szYKhe0l
— Bemba Tavuma ? (@gaandfaadtits) March 5, 2026His claim has raised many questions because anti-doping testing in international cricket is supposed to follow rules set by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). Under this system, the ICC is responsible for implementing testing procedures during the international matches.
How Does ICC Anti-Doping System Work?
These anti-doping tests are designed to make sure players are not using banned substances or drugs to gain an unfair advantage. The process usually includes urine and blood samples. Players can be tested randomly or based on specific suspicions.
The testing can happen during a match, after a match, or even outside competition periods when teams are training or traveling. This system is meant to protect the fairness and integrity of the game.
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If any player is found guilty of using banned substances or violating anti-doping rules, the ICC has the authority to take strict action. This can include suspensions, bans from international cricket, and other disciplinary punishments depending on the seriousness of the violation.
However, the claims made by Ahmed Shehzad have not been confirmed by any official body so far. Neither the ICC nor the BCCI has responded publicly to his allegations yet.
Mohammad Amir predicts England vs New Zealand Final
During the same discussion, former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir has predicted that England will face New Zealand in the T20 World Cup 2026 final on March 8, citing India’s struggling batting unit.
Amir said on the same show during that discussion, “But if you talk about India, only one or two of their batters are performing. That batter often takes it all the way, but only one or two are able to perform. If you look at their overall batting, it is not in form. You cannot be sure that this team will dominate. I think England will be the favourites.”
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