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In a significant development, the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) had expanded its anti-doping testing pool, adding two prominent Indian cricketers to the list. Those two players were integral members of the India T20 World Cup 2026 squad that ended up winning the competition.
Under Suryakumar Yadav's leadership, the Indian team enjoyed stellar success in T20 World Cup 2026, becoming the first-ever side to defend the title and win three trophies in the format.
After leading the team to an emphatic T20 World Cup victory, the Indian cricketers are engaged in the IPL 2026. Amid the marquee T20 league, two high-profile names from the India T20 World Cup 2026 squad have been added to NADA's anti-doping testing pool.
What is NADA's anti-doping testing pool?
The National Anti-Doping Agency keeps a track of athletes from different sporting disciplines. Its primary job is to check whether the players are consuming any prohibited drugs to enhance their on-field performances.
The anti-doping testing pool is a list of athletes who have been asked to share their whereabouts with NADA and remain available for testing within a pre-decided window each day.
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If any athlete from the Registered Testing Pool (RTP) fails to meet these conditions, NADA finds him or her guilty of a doping violation and takes immediate action accordingly.
Thus, the anti-doping testing pool helps NADA not only protect the basic essence of sportsmanship but also sanction the violators as per the severity of their offence.
Abhishek Sharma and Axar Patel added to anti-doping testing pool
In the latest turn of events, high-profile Indian cricketers- Abhishek Sharma and Axar Patel- have been added to NADA's Registered Testing Pool. These two players participated in the T20 World Cup, which India won on home soil.
After securing the winner medals at the showpiece event, Abhishek and Axar are representing Sunrisers Hyderabad and Delhi Capitals, respectively, in IPL 2026.
Abhishek Sharma and Axar Patel replace Smriti Mandhana and Shreyas Iyer on NADA's anti-doping testing pool.
As a result, these two cricketers will have to share their whereabouts and keep themselves available for the collection of samples that will undergo dope tests.
List of all Indian players in NADA registered testing pool
Abhishek Sharma and Axar Patel are the latest entrants in the NADA-registered testing pool. The long list comprises 348 sportspersons, including several prominent Indian cricketers.
Apart from Abhishek Sharma and Axar Patel, India's Test and ODI captain, Shubman Gill, is one of the most high-profile names on the list.
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, Tilak Varma and Arshdeep Singh are some other renowned Indian cricketers who were already part of the Registered Testing Pool.
Abhishek Sharma and Axar Patel's topsy-turvy run in IPL 2026
Talking about Abhishek Sharma and Axar Patel, both have blown hot and cold in the IPL 2026 so far.
While Abhishek has been inconsistent, managing only 129 runs at a modest average of 25.80, Axar has bagged three wickets while scoring three runs across four matches.
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