Former New Zealand pacer banned for one month for cocaine use | Cricket News

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NEW DELHI: Old New Zealand pace Doug Bracewell He was given a one-month suspension earlier this year after testing positive for cocaine.
New Zealand Sports Integrity Commission He made the details of the ban public on Monday.
The 34-year-old, who represented New Zealand in 28 Test matches, failed a doping test following a domestic Twenty20 match between Central Districts and Wellington in January. Bracewell was named Player of the Match in that match.
Initially, the Commission ordered a three-month suspension. However, this period was reduced to one month after Bracewell completed the treatment program.
The one-month ban was applied retroactively, allowing him to continue playing from April. cricket.
“It was accepted that he used cocaine outside of competition and for reasons unrelated to his sports performance,” the commission said.
“Athletes have a responsibility to set a positive example. “Their actions, both on and off the field, impact future generations of athletes, and it is critical that they act as role models by making healthy, responsible choices.”
New Zealand Cricket CEO Scott Weenink released a statement expressing disappointment with Bracewell’s actions.
“Doug accepts full responsibility for his error of judgment, the consequences of his conduct, and the sentence imposed,” Weenink said. “As an organization, we will continue to provide support to Doug, fully aware of our expectations moving forward.”
Bracewell’s cricket career includes a memorable Test debut against Zimbabwe in 2011, when he took five wickets in an innings.
Later that year, he played a crucial role in New Zealand’s victory over Australia in Hobart, taking figures of 6-40.