Kolkata Knight Riders fast bowler Pradeep Sangwan failed a dope test during the recently concluded sixth edition of Indian Premier League (IPL).
The left-arm pacer is the second cricketer after Pakistan's Mohammad Asif to fail a dope test in the IPL.
IPL authorities on Thursday have informed the Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) about the player's A sample testing positive.
DDCA Joint Secretary Ravi Jain said, "Pradeep has tested positive. There were traces of banned substance in his A sample".
Jain stressed that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has zero tolerance towards doping and the player's B sample has been sent for testing.
However, it was still not sure whether the cricketer would be provisionally suspended immediately since the BCCI doesn't come under the WADA (World Anti-Doping Agency) or its national subsidiary NADA (National Anti-Doping Agency).
"We are not sure what steps will be taken against Sangwan, but the BCCI has zero tolerance towards doping," Jain added.
Sangwan is now in Britain for a shoulder surgery.
The 22-year-old Sangwan, was a part of the victorious U-19 World Cup team in 2008. He has 123 wickets in 38 first class matches for Delhi. Sangwan, who hails from Najafgrah, has been playing for Kolkata Knight Riders during the last two editions of the IPL.
Last season, he just played matches against Royal Challengers Bangalore and Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Sangwan also plays for Delhi in the Ranji Trophy.
(with inputs from IANS)
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