ICC reports Megan Schutt’s 2-match suspension by Cricket Australia

The ICC published a report titled “Megan Schutt suspended by Cricket Australia for breach,” after Cricket Australia confirmed that the Australia fast bowler had been suspended for 2 matches. The ban rules Schutt out of the final match of Australia’s 3-game T20I series against New Zealand at home on Thursday, as well as the opening game of the domestic WBBL season.

Cricket Australia said the breach involved failing to follow requirements for prescription medication under its Sports Science and Sports Medicine guidelines. The organisation described it as a single incident that occurred out of competition and said it was not for performance-enhancing purposes.

The 2-match suspension applies to all international and domestic cricket, Cricket Australia said. Schutt accepted the ban immediately and apologised for failing to meet the standards expected of her, according to her statement.