Ireland cricketer Rebecca Stokell said she will “fully accept” responsibility for an inadvertent breach of reporting requirements regarding the use of prescription medication and has begun a “voluntary suspension”. <\/p>\n
The International Cricket Council (ICC) confirmed the 26-year-old was drug tested and “returned an adverse finding for a specified substance” after her side’s defeat by Sri Lanka at the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup in June. <\/p>\n
Although the substance was not performance-enhancing, Stokell has acknowledged she did not adhere to reporting requirements over the use of prescription medication and has started a voluntary period of suspension while waiting for the outcome of an ICC investigation.<\/p>\n
“I fully accept my mistake and have voluntarily entered into a period of suspension ahead of the findings being returned,” said Stokell in a statement.<\/p>\n
“While this was not performance-related in any way, I understand that I am responsible for following the anti-doping guidelines and I hope that I can be back playing for Ireland as soon as possible.”<\/p>\n
Graeme West, the director of high performance at Cricket Ireland, added: “While we feel very sorry for Rebecca and have provided the level of support appropriate in these circumstances, this incident does serve as a reminder to all our international players that the anti-doping rules are in place to protect both the sport and the athletes themselves. <\/p>\n
“All players must adhere to the standards and responsibilities expected, and we will continue to educate our players regularly on these matters and why they are important.”<\/p>\n
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