The ICC said Nawaz tested positive for Carboxy-THC, classified as a Substance of Abuse under its Anti-Doping Code, following Pakistan's 2026 T20 World Cup fixture against the Netherlands in Colombo on February 7.
The 32-year-old admitted the violation and established that the substance had been consumed out of competition and was unrelated to enhancing sporting performance.
The ICC said Nawaz tested positive for Carboxy-THC, classified as a Substance of Abuse under its Anti-Doping Code, following Pakistan's 2026 T20 World Cup fixture against the Netherlands in Colombo on February 7. The 32-year-old admitted the violation and established that the substance had been consumed out of competition and was unrelated to enhancing sporting performance.