Megan Schutt receives two-match suspension for medication guidelines breach
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 22, 2026, 12:17 PM
Last updated Oct 22, 2026
Australia fast bowler Megan Schutt has been suspended for two matches after breaching prescription medication protocols, Cricket Australia announced. This suspension prevents her from participating in the third T20I against New Zealand on October 22 and the WBBL opener for the Adelaide Strikers on October 31. Cricket Australia clarified that the incident was isolated and occurred outside competitive play, not involving performance enhancement. Schutt has accepted the suspension and expressed regret for her actions. The fast bowler had recently been named Player of the Series in the ODI series against Bangladesh.
- •Megan Schutt suspended for two matches due to medication breach.
- •Will miss final T20I against New Zealand and WBBL opener.
- •Incident occurred outside competitive play; not performance-related.
- •Schutt recently recognized as Player of the Series against Bangladesh.
- •Cricket Australia emphasizes player accountability and ongoing support.
- 12:17 PMYahoo Sports — Australia fast bowler Megan Schutt handed two-match ban for medication breach
"Megan Schutt has received a two-match suspension due to her failure to adhere to prescription medication protocols. This situation arose outside competitive play and did not involve performance enhancement. As a result, she will be absent from Australia's final T20I against New Zealand and the WBBL opener for the Adelaide Strikers. Schutt has acknowledged the consequences and expressed her regret, while Cricket Australia remains supportive and emphasises player accountability.
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