Mohammad Nawaz Reportedly Returns Positive Test for Recreational Drug; PCB Investigates
Pakistan’s Mohammad Nawaz has reportedly tested positive for a recreational drug at the T20 World Cup; the PCB is investigating, per reports.
By SportCricket Desk · 22 Apr 2026 · 2 min read
Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Nawaz has reportedly tested positive for recreational drug use during the ICC T20 World Cup, a development that has caused considerable discussion in the cricket world. The details below are based on reports.
PCB response
The Pakistan Cricket Board is said to have opened an internal investigation and begun due process after being informed by the ICC. A PCB spokesperson, quoted by ESPNcricinfo, said the findings would be passed to the governing body once the process is complete.
Impact on his season
Nawaz is now expected to miss the T20 Blast in the United Kingdom, as Surrey are alleged to have cancelled his contract ahead of the tournament, which starts in the coming days. The left-arm spinner had earlier obtained a no-objection certificate from the PCB to play overseas.
Form in the PSL
On the field, Nawaz has been playing for Multan Sultans in Pakistan Super League 2026. He has had a difficult time, with six wickets in eight matches and little impact so far as an all-rounder.
No outcome of the PCB process has been reported yet, and SportCricket will update the story if official findings are released.
