Shockwaves Unfold in Zimbabwe Cricket as Star Players Get Suspended for Alleged Drug Use Amid Coach Resignation Drama

A storm has been brewing that has truly shaken the very foundation of Zimbabwean cricket. The nation was waiting for their next white ball tour to Sri Lanka in the new year. But the sudden suspension of two most promising players of the team had resulted in an unexpected turn.

The nation was already grappling with the resignation of the former head coach of the Zimbabwean cricket team. Meanwhile, two star players tested positive for a banned recreational substance adding another layer of complexity and uncertainty to the Zimbabwe cricket future.

Zimbabwe Cricket hit by twin player suspensions and sudden coach exit

Not even a month is left for Zimbabwe to set foot in Sri Lanka for the upcoming white-ball tournament. After Zimbabwe failed to qualify for the 2024 T20 Cricket World Cup, Dave Houghton resigned from the position of head coach. After 18 months of serving as the men’s coach Dave Houghton on December 20. The cricketing fraternity was left in awe as details emerged regarding the two best all-rounders of the Zimbabwe cricket team being suspended just a day after Houghton resigned.

Wessly Madhevere (23) and Brandon Mavuta (26) have been suspended for allegedly breaching anti-doping rules. After a recent in-house test, officials reported on Thursday that both Mavuta and Madhevere have tested positive for a banned recreational drug.

Mavuta played his last match for his nation before the suspension on December 10. Madhevere was also among the playing XI in that match against Ireland. In a recent statement, ZC stated, “Zimbabwe Cricket has with immediate effect suspended two Zimbabwe international players from all cricket activities, pending a hearing, for allegedly breaching anti-doping rules. The concerned players, Wessly Madhevere and Brandon Mavuta, both tested positive for a banned recreational drug in an out-of-competition case recorded during a recent in-house doping test”.

Netizens react to the chaos as Zimbabwe’s Sri Lanka tour lies in jeopardy

Cricket fans and netizens reacted to this sudden unexpected suspension of the two renowned international players.

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One of the users commented on how disheartening this news of Madhevere getting suspended has turned out for the Zimbabwe team.

“Very bad”, commented another Twitter user.

One cricket fan commented on how the players were suspended from the domestic league before this happened.

Another fan shared a personal opinion and commented on what he thinks to be the probable reason behind Madhevere’s career trajectory not turning as the fans have been expecting.

While another Twitter user shared a personal opinion and mentioned that according to him certain recreational drugs should be allowed as they don’t always enhance on-field performance.

This news is indeed a shock not just for Zimbabwe but for the whole international cricket community. What are your thoughts on this? Do share with us in the comment section below.

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