Delhi and KKR seamer Sangwan fails IPL’s random dope test

The sixth edition of Indian Premier League (IPL), which was rocked by the spot-fixing scandal, has now been hit by a doping fiasco with Delhi and Kolkata Knight Rider’s promising left-arm seamer Pradeep Sangwan failing a random dope test during the cash-rich league.

Sangwan is the only second cricketer in the history of IPL after Pakistani speedster Mohammed Asif to have been found guilty of consuming banned drugs.

‘Yes, Pradeep Sangwan has tested positive for banned substances during this edition of Indian Premier League. The BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) has already issued a letter to the Delhi and Districts Cricket Association (DDCA) in this regard. There have been traces of banned substances in his ‘A’ sample,’ a top BCCI official said preferring anonymity. Asked if it was just a banned drug or a performance enhancing drug, the source said, ‘We will be able to know that only after the ‘B’ sample test is done.

‘As you have seen the trend in other sports, the ‘B’ sample tests normally shows the trend of ‘A’ sample. One thing is for sure, the BCCI has zero-tolerance towards dope offenders. But at this point we can’t comment about what action will be taken against the offender,’ the official said.

The 22-year-old Sangwan, who played a stellar role in India’s victorious U-19 World Cup campaign back in 2008 plays for Delhi in the Ranji Trophy and represented Kolkata Knight Riders during the last two editions of the IPL. He has taken 123 wickets in 38 first-class matches.