Australia's Pat Cummins Addresses Kagiso Rabada's Drug Suspension Ahead of WTC Final

South Africa Prepares for WTC Final Against Australia

South Africa is gearing up to take on Australia in the highly anticipated World Test Championship final at the iconic Lord's Cricket Ground. Pat Cummins, the Australian captain, has stated that his team will not use Kagiso Rabada's recent drug ban as a means to provoke the South African fast bowler during the match, which is set to begin on June 11. Rabada had to withdraw from the IPL after just two games with the Gujarat Titans and return home for a month due to the suspension.

Cummins Dismisses Targeting Rabada

The South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport (SAIDS) confirmed on its website that Rabada tested positive for benzoylecgonine, a metabolite of cocaine. Despite this, he has been included in South Africa's squad for the WTC final against Australia in London. When asked if his team would take advantage of Rabada's situation, Cummins replied, "That's not really our style. I would be surprised if that were to happen."

Details of Rabada's Drug Case

Kagiso Rabada's suspension stems from a positive test for cocaine, which led to a one-month ban from cricket. The SAIDS, which adheres to the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) guidelines, releases the results of failed drug tests one month after the appeal period for the affected athletes has ended. On June 3, SAIDS disclosed that Rabada's test results indicated the presence of benzoylecgonine, which is produced when cocaine is metabolized in the liver and subsequently excreted in urine.