Pakistan bans first-class player for doping

KARACHI, May 7 (AFP): Pakistan banned a first-class cricketer for two years Wednesday after he tested positive for a banned substance, the first ever doping ban in the country's domestic cricket.

All-rounder Kashif Siddiq Khan captained the State Bank team in Pakistan's domestic competition and is the son of a respected first-class umpire.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said the 32-year-old violated the anti-doping code, but did not give details of what substance he had tested positive for.

"Khan was found guilty of violating the PCB's anti-doping code and is hence banned for two years," a statement said.