Megan Schutt receives two‑match ban for prescription medication breach
Australian bowler Megan Schutt banned for two matches after failing to meet prescription medication guidelines, according to Cricket Australia.
Key facts
- Schutt banned for two matches for a prescription medication breach.
- The breach was a single out‑of‑competition case, not for performance‑enhancing purposes, according to Cricket Australia.
- The ban applies to all international and domestic cricket.
- Schutt apologised and accepted the penalty.
- She will serve the second match of her ban on 31 October in the WBBL.
Megan Schutt has been suspended for two matches after failing to adhere to prescription medication guidelines, according to a release from Cricket Australia. Cricket Australia said the breach referred to a single out‑of‑competition case and was not for performance‑enhancing purposes.
Schutt released a statement accepting the penalty and apologising for the breach. The two‑match ban covers all international and domestic cricket, and Cricket Australia said it would continue to provide appropriate support to Schutt.
Schutt will serve the first match of her suspension when the Australia T20 international with New Zealand was washed out in Sydney, and the second match when the Adelaide Strikers open their WBBL campaign against the Melbourne Stars on 31 October. Schutt is among the top‑10 all‑time wicket‑takers in women’s cricket, with 319 wickets in 244 internationals, and most recently played in a three‑match ODI series against Bangladesh where she took 10 wickets.
Context
Cricket Australia has guidelines for the use of prescription medication by players. Breaches of these guidelines can result in sanctions, such as suspensions.
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