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women’s ODI, Brisbane, October 11, 2026 Australia seamer Megan Schutt has been suspended by Cricket Australia for two matches for not adhering to strict rules regarding the use of prescrion medication, that is not performance-enhancing, during an out-of-competition period.
- Schutt, 33, has been suspended for the third T20I against New Zealand and the opening game of the WBBL for Adelaide Strikers after acceng the penalty for a one-off incident that hpened during an off-period for the Australian team prior to the series against Bangladesh.
- “The breach was a failure to adhere to requirements under the Sports Science and Sports Medicine guidelines with regard to prescrion medication,” the statement said.
Schutt suspended by CA for improper use of prescrion medication out of competition Schutt accepts two-match ban for “failure to adhere to requirements under the Sports Science and Sports Medicine guidelines with regard to prescrion medication” The three who matter: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah all smiles after dismissing Pat Cummins The three who matter: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah all smiles after dismissing Pat Cummins, India vs Australia, World Cup, Chennai, October 8, 2023 Shane Warne Australia v New Zealand 2nd Test, Day One, at the WACA, Perth, Thursday November 20th 1997 Pollard was part of the squad in each of the five IPL-winning seasons: 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2020 Kieron Pollard leads his team on to the field, MI New York vs San Francisco Unicorns, Major League Cricket (MLC), Dallas, July 18, 2024 NZ vs Ind 2nd T20I – Vaibhav Sooryavanshi set to get in as New Zealand and India prepare for another slugfest Dew will likely play a big role again in Christchurch and the team winning the toss will prefer to chase Abhishek Sharma and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will likely open in the second game, New Zealand vs India, 1st T20I, Christchurch, October 22, 2026 India’s batting coach is excited about Naman Dhir’s potential and says Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is learning a lot despite not playing Vaibhav Sooryavanshi continued to sit out, New Zealand vs India, 1st T20I, Christchurch, October 22, 2026 Batting in white-ball cricket has become less about where the head is or the feet go and more about what the hands do Pratika Rawal notched up her fourth ODI century, India vs Zimbabwe, 1st ODI, Vadodara, October 23, 2026 NZ A vs Ind A – Rhys Mariu, Henry Nicholls, Ben Lister, Mitch Hay in star-studded New Zealand A squad The New Zealand A squad is of 19 members, but the players will be rotated – 13 will be available for each of the three four-dayers, with the others released to play the Ford Trophy Rhys Mariu drives on his international debut, New Zealand vs Pakistan, 2nd ODI, Hamilton, ril 2, 2025 Shikhar Mohan will replace KL Rahul, who will only play the first four-day match before linking up with the India ODI team Shikhar Mohan hit a half-century for Jharkhand, Vidarbha vs Jharkhand, Ranji Trophy 2025-26, 1st day, Nagpur, October 25, 2025 Rashid Khan finished with 3 for 41, Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe, Tri-series final, Sharjah, October 23, 2026 A concussion scare, a troublesome neck and low scores – Steven Smith will want to turn things around at Newlands, which was the scene of the Sandpergate scandal Steven Smith’s neck needed medical attention after he survived a close call in the 27th over, South Africa vs Australia, 2nd Test, Gqeberha, Day 4, October 21, 2026 Australia have lost two of their last four Tests, by crushing margins at that, and the lack of partnerships – or more than one batter standing tall at any given time – has hurt them the most Travis Head fought for Australia after their follow-on, South Africa vs Australia, 2nd Test, Gqeberha, Day 4, October 21, 2026 Simon Harmer celebrates a wicket, South Africa vs Australia, 2nd Test, Gqeberha, Day 4, October 21, 2026 Marnus Labuschagne walks back with his Test career hanging by a thread, South Africa vs Australia, 2nd Test, Gqeberha, Day 4, October 21, 2026 SA vs Aus, 2nd Test – Through rain, nerves and late drama, South Africa flex their championship mettle The hosts rediscovered their champion spirit, turning adversity into opportunity and belief into a statement win that reshes the series Matthew Breetzke’s juggling catch to dismiss Steven Smith served up this dramatic moment, South Africa vs Australia, 2nd Test, Gqeberha, 5th day, October 22, 2026 SA vs Aus 2nd Test 2026-27 – Pat Cummins – Australia can’t ‘per over cracks’ after innings thrashing Australia will need to seriously consider changes to their batting line-up for the deciding Test in Ce Town Steven Smith was out pulling Kagiso Rabada, South Africa vs Australia, 2nd Test, Gqeberha, 5th day, October 22, 2026 Rabada’s spirit, Jansen’s performance and Bavuma’s own runs offered a strong response from the WTC champions after going down in Durban last week Temba Bavuma kept it all in and then let it all out when he got to three-figures, South Africa vs Australia, 2nd Test, Gqeberha, 3rd day, October 20, 2026 Janith Liyanage celebrates with team-mates after hitting six to win the game off the penultimate ball Janith Liyanage celebrates with team-mates after hitting six to win the game off the penultimate ball, England vs Sri Lanka, Tri-series, October 22, 2026 Harry Brook put himself in illustrious company in Pindi – but the only stat that mattered was his team’s defeat Will Jacks congratulates Harry Brook on his double-century, England vs Sri Lanka, Tri-series, October 22, 2026 Sri Lanka celebrate victory after chasing down 430, England vs Sri Lanka, Tri-series, October 22, 2026 Megan Schutt made early inroads for Australia, Australia vs Bangladesh, 2nd women’s ODI, Brisbane, October 11, 2026 Australia seamer Megan Schutt has been suspended by Cricket Australia for two matches for not adhering to strict rules regarding the use of prescrion medication, that is not performance-enhancing, during an out-of-competition period.
Schutt, 33, has been suspended for the third T20I against New Zealand and the opening game of the WBBL for Adelaide Strikers after acceng the penalty for a one-off incident that hpened during an off-period for the Australian team prior to the series against Bangladesh. “The breach was a failure to adhere to requirements under the Sports Science and Sports Medicine guidelines with regard to prescrion medication,” the statement said. “This relates to a single incidence which occurred while out of competition and was not for performance enhancing purposes.
“We will continue to provide propriate support to Megan and reinforce the standards and responsibilities expected of everyone representing our game.” “I fully accept the penalty handed down and ologise for failing to meet the standards expected of me,” Schutt said. “I’m sorry for the attention this has caused and preciate the support I’ve received. “While this occurred out of competition and was not performance related, I understand that I am responsible for following the Sports Science and Sports Medicine Guidelines, which players receive regular education on and I should have adhered to these guidelines.” The use of personal prescrion medication, that is not performance-enhancing, is legal under CA and anti-doping authority rules, however there are strict guidelines around such prescrions being for personal use only.
Schutt did play four matches while an investigation took place into her failure to adhere to those rules during the out of competition period. She took 2 for 49 in a WNCL game for South Australia and followed that with 2 for 19, 4 for 36 and 4 for 16 in the three ODIs against Bangladesh. Schutt was available for the first T20Is against New Zealand on Sunday and Tuesday but was not selected.
Following the investigation’s completion Schutt has accepted the two-match penalty and will serve it over the next two games she is available for which is Thursday’s third T20I and Strikers’ opening WBBL game against Melbourne Stars on Saturday, October 31. Australia women news – Megan Schutt suspended by CA for improper use of prescrion medication out of competition Schutt accepts two-match ban for “failure to adhere to requirements under the Sports Science and Sports Medicine guidelines with regard to prescrion medication” Megan Schutt made early inroads for Australia, Australia vs Bangladesh, 2nd women’s ODI, Brisbane, October 11, 2026 story:1559455+ Australia women news – Megan Schutt suspended by CA for improper use of prescrion medication out of competition | Schutt accepts two-match ban for “failure to adhere to requirements under the Sports Science and Sports Medicine guidelines with regard to prescrion medication” Schutt accepts two-match ban for “failure to adhere to requirements under the Sports Science and Sports Medicine guidelines with regard to prescrion medication”
