In-form Aussie star cops shock suspension over ‘prescription medication’ rule breach
Australian quick Megan Schutt has been suspended for two matches for a rule breach relating to prescription medication.
Australian quick Megan Schutt has been suspended for two matches for a rule breach relating to prescription medication.
Cricket Australia announced the ban on Thursday afternoon saying it was “a failure to adhere to requirements under the Sports Science and Sports Medicine guidelines with regard to prescription medication.
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“This relates to a single incidence which occurred while out of competition and was not for performance enhancing purposes.
“The two-match ban includes all international and domestic cricket.
“We will continue to provide appropriate support to Megan and reinforce the standards and responsibilities expected of everyone representing our game.”
Schutt is coming off a brilliant ODI series against Bangladesh, which saw her named Player of the Series, taking 10 wickets at an average of 7.1.
That included figures of 4-16 in the third ODI.
