splat Posted August 11, 2009 Share Apologies if this has been posted already (posted in wrong forum ) Article By: Staff Reporter - http://sport.iafrica.com/news/1857200.htm Tue, 11 Aug 2009 09:53 Proteas fast bowler Dale Steyn tested positive for a banned substance during the Indian Premier League (IPL), Cricket South Africa (CSA) confirmed on Tuesday. Steyn, the world's number one fast bowler, was injured for the bulk of the IPL and only featured in three games for the Bangalore Royal Challengers. A urine sample taken from the SA star during the tournament indicated an excessive level of morphine. But CSA chief executive, Gerald Majola, indicated that the morphine levels ? Steyn was tested at 1.3 microgram per millimetre, which is only slightly over the allowed level of 1.0. ? can be attributed to the painkillers he was taking for a thumb injury. "We are aware of the result and submitted a report immediately to the IPL on why this has happened," Gerald Majola, CSA's chief executive told Cricinfo. "There was a marginal increase in the presence of morphine in the sample and that was due to painkillers he took during that period. We are awaiting a reply from the IPL authorities." CSA, meanwhile, is confident no action will be taken against Steyn. splat2009-08-11 03:21:39 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bos Posted August 11, 2009 Share I hope this doesnt get to much Media attension, I meen Its pretty obvious he was trying to recover/get over Injury (his ways were questionable) but I meen its not like he was taking "performance enhancing drugs" or would morphene be one? If anything I would think It might make him bat worse.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinnekop Posted August 11, 2009 Share To think..... Somewhere on the interwebs there will be a cricket forum having a muur of a fight about this dude........ BAN HIM FOR LIFE!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RABUBI Posted August 11, 2009 Share Man, sy ouma het die pille vir hom gegee, gese dit sal die pyn beter maak, hoe moet hy weet wat is daarin... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreZA Posted August 11, 2009 Share I've got a terrible cough that just does not want to go away. I'me gonna drink half a bottle of cough syrup everyday untill it is gone. Hope I do not get tested after Sunday's race. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droo Posted August 11, 2009 Share Morphine as a performance enhancer? A bit like smoking a joint to motivate you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poison Ivy Posted August 11, 2009 Share I hope this doesnt get to much Media attension' date=' I meen Its pretty obvious he was trying to recover/get over Injury (his ways were questionable) but I meen its not like he was taking "performance enhancing drugs" or would morphene be one? If anything I would think It might make him bat worse.. [/quote'] I agree...its a storm in a tea cup....not even worth discussing and if memory serves me right, he also suffers from sinusitus...and I know how many myprodols you need for those migraines you just do what you have to do to make the pain go away...trust me !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splat Posted August 11, 2009 Share Or Cocaine to relax you during the off season... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flemish Lion Posted August 11, 2009 Share I hope this doesnt get to much Media attension' date=' I meen Its pretty obvious he was trying to recover/get over Injury (his ways were questionable) but I meen its not like he was taking "performance enhancing drugs" or would morphene be one? If anything I would think It might make him bat worse.. ?[/quote'] ? I agree...its a storm in a tea cup....not even worth discussing ? ? and if memory serves me right, he also suffers from sinusitus...and I know how many myprodols you need for those migraines ?you just do what you have to do to make the pain go away...trust me !! Mmm - I say if you're not 100% fit/healthy - you shouldn't play! And that goes for any sport!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest colonel Posted August 11, 2009 Share Im really surprised to read what he tested positive from I thought he, along with the remaining cricket team would be positive on cream pies and donuts.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poison Ivy Posted August 11, 2009 Share I hope this doesnt get to much Media attension' date=' I meen Its pretty obvious he was trying to recover/get over Injury (his ways were questionable) but I meen its not like he was taking "performance enhancing drugs" or would morphene be one? If anything I would think It might make him bat worse.. [/quote'] I agree...its a storm in a tea cup....not even worth discussing and if memory serves me right, he also suffers from sinusitus...and I know how many myprodols you need for those migraines you just do what you have to do to make the pain go away...trust me !! Mmm - I say if you're not 100% fit/healthy - you shouldn't play! And that goes for any sport!! You and I would....... but you know how much $$$$$ were at stake at the IPL....I guess none of us would have said no to that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splat Posted August 11, 2009 Share Im really surprised to read what he tested positive from I thought he' date=' along with the remaining cricket team would be positive on cream pies and donuts.... [/quote'] Not to mention serious alcohol consumption Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinnekop Posted August 11, 2009 Share I agree...its a storm in a tea cup....not even worth discussing and if memory serves me right' date=' he also suffers from sinusitus...and I know how many myprodols you need for those migraines you just do what you have to do to make the pain go away...trust me !![/quote'] Sorry PI......BAD argument!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Like with SOOOOOO other doping threads here.....if you are sick and have to take medicine that is not allowed, STEP OUT OF THE SPORT AND GET BETTER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You are NOT allowed to cheat. Period. This looser wanted to get 'better' faster than your honorable sportsman will be able to, taking "WADA approved" medicine. No shortcuts allowed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! He gets paid millions and should be able to read or hire someone to read for him what he can take and what not. What is good for the goose is good for the gander, yes? There are cough medicine that would clear my chest in NO TIME.....but I am not allowed to take it and up till now am battling a week long with this damn flu! BAN HIM FOR LIFE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumbleweed Posted August 11, 2009 Share I agree...its a storm in a tea cup....not even worth discussing and if memory serves me right' date=' he also suffers from sinusitus...and I know how many myprodols you need for those migraines you just do what you have to do to make the pain go away...trust me !![/quote'] Sorry PI......BAD argument!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Like with SOOOOOO other doping threads here.....if you are sick and have to take medicine that is not allowed, STEP OUT OF THE SPORT AND GET BETTER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You are NOT allowed to cheat. Period. This looser wanted to get 'better' faster than your honorable sportsman will be able to, taking "WADA approved" medicine. No shortcuts allowed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! He gets paid millions and should be able to read or hire someone to read for him what he can take and what not. What is good for the goose is good for the gander, yes? There are cough medicine that would clear my chest in NO TIME.....but I am not allowed to take it and up till now am battling a week long with this damn flu! BAN HIM FOR LIFE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and surely they would advise the authorities or get an exemption for certain painkillers. wasn't smith doped to the gills when we played the aussies? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreZA Posted August 11, 2009 Share wasn't smith doped to the gills when we played the aussies? KFC is not on WADAs list of banned substances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Free Posted August 11, 2009 Share Wtf? All he needs to do is run and throw his ball at some guy with a stick. Since when do you need pills to do that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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