Kagiso Rabada, one of South Africa`s premier fast bowlers, has been a dominant force in world cricket since his debut. In a shocking turn of events, the Proteas speedster is now facing a suspension after testing positive for a banned substance. Rabada, who had joined Gujarat Titans for the IPL 2025 season, left the tournament early, citing personal reasons after a couple of matches. It has now been revealed that the reason behind his sudden departure was his involvement in a doping violation, leading to his suspension from the sport (Pic: IPL/X)

The world has seen numerous sports stars caught and subsequently penalised for drug use. In this collection of images, Mid-Day spotlights top cricketers such as Shoaib Akhtar, Yusuf Pathan, and Shane Warne, who have found themselves entangled in drug-related controversies throughout their careers. (Pic: AFP)