Rebecca Stokell accepts voluntary suspension over anti-doping breach

Ireland batter Rebecca Stokell has accepted a voluntary suspension after an in-competition sample collected on June 23, 2026, returned an adverse finding for a Specified Substance. The suspension took effect on October 23 and will remain in place pending the International Cricket Council’s disciplinary process. Stokell said she accepted responsibility for a breach involving prescription medication and the reporting requirements governing its use. She said the substance was not performance-related and that she hoped to return to playing for Ireland. Cricket Ireland described the breach as unintentional and said the substance was non-performance-enhancing. The ICC said the sample was collected during an in-competition test and that the finding involved a Specified Substance. Stokell admitted the violation and entered the voluntary suspension after receiving notification of the adverse finding, according to the ICC’s account. The formal disciplinary outcome has not yet been announced. The suspension is voluntary and is in effect while the disciplinary process continues. Any formal sanction, including its length and terms, remains for the ICC process to determine. The ICC said it...