DHAKA: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has decided to conduct random dope tests during the World Twenty20 Championship in India.

Confirming the matter, tournament director MV Sridhar said this was a regular practice in all ICC events.

He said: “The random dope tests have been a part of ICC events for a long time. Random dope tests are performed at all ICC events and it is not a new phenomenon”.

Sridhar also said a series of drug scandals, including that of tennis star Maria Sharapova’s revelation, that have recently shocked the sporting world has not prompted the ICC to take the step.

He further said ICC was practicing dope tests since 2011.

ICC had performed random dope tests in 2011 World Cup, T20 editions in 2012 and 2014. Dope tests also were done during training sessions.

BDST: 1721 HRS, MAR 11, 2016
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