Drug Kagiso Rabada Tested Positive for During IPL 2025 Was Cocaine, Claims Report

Kagiso Rabada was suspended for a month for using recreational drugs during the SA20 2025. In a fresh update, Rapport has reported that the urine sample provided by Rabada on January 21 showed traces of benzoylecgonine (BZE), a metabolite of cocaine.

However, Rabada’s legal team proved he used it out of the competition because the concentration was less than 1,000 nanograms per millilitre. That means Rabada used the substance, but not on the day of testing.

Further, Rabada declined to have his B sample tested, which saved him time and legal fees. Hence, he was able to serve his suspension as early as possible and has returned to action after a month.

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“He was smart to go down that route. If you know you did it, it saves you time and legal fees,” Khalid Galant, CEO of the South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport (Saids), told Rapport.

Kagiso Rabada eligible to play cricket after a one-month suspension

Now that Kagiso Rabada has served his one-month suspension for using a recreational drug, he is re-eligible to feature for the Gujarat Titans (GT) in IPL and his national team, South Africa. He also arrived in India for the remainder of IPL 2025 and joined the GT team before it was postponed indefinitely.

During the toss for the game between Mumbai Indians (MI) and Gujarat Titans, Shubman Gill exclaimed that while Rabada is back, he needs more time and net practice to get into the groove. Rabada hasn’t played any cricket for a while, so the team management must be cautious before slotting him back into the XI immediately.

However, he remains an integral member of GT and will play a crucial role as the team reaches the playoff stage. Further, Rabada will also be available to play for South Africa in the World Test Championship next month.

However, Rabada must avoid using any such substance in the future, for it will tarnish his reputation and may result in severe repercussions. He remains the main bowler of every team he plays and must understand his value before getting involved in such activities.

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