Summary Local reports say Shah took his wife's blood pressure medication.
ISLAMABAD (AP/Dunya News) - Pakistan leg spinner Yasir Shah will appeal against his suspension for testing positive for a banned substance.
The Pakistan Cricket Board told the ICC on Sunday and the game s governing body will now form a tribunal to hear Shah s appeal.
Shah was suspended last month after his “A” sample contained a banned substance - chlortalidone - which is on the World Anti-Doping Agency prohibited list.
Local reports say Shah took his wife s blood pressure medication without knowing that it contained the banned substance.
During his suspension Shah cannot participate in any international match or games organized by the PCB or its affiliated members.
Earlier, PCB sought complete information of leg-spinner Yasir Shah’s dope test as the International Cricket Council (ICC) gave the report and notice of charge to PCB.
According to PCB sources, no information regarding the quantity of prohibited substance was mentioned after which PCB again approached ICC, seeking to send complete report.
As per rules, Yasir Shah has to defend infront of anti-doping court against allegations while would also be questioned to explain why he had taken the prohibited substance.
The bowler has only 14 days to appeal against the ICC suspension whereas the authorities can also ban if they find him guilty.
