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Australian fast bowler Megan Schutt handed two-match suspension for medication breach

Australian fast bowler Megan Schutt has received a two-match ban from Cricket Australia for a violation concerning prescription pharmaceutical regulations during an out-of-competition period. The governing body clarified that the incident did not involve performance-enhancing substances.

Consequently, the 33-year-old athlete will sit out the concluding T20 fixture against New Zealand as well as the upcoming WBBL season opener for the Adelaide Strikers against the Melbourne Stars at the end of October.

Schutt publicly acknowledged the sanction, expressing remorse for her failure to uphold governing guidelines and thanking stakeholders for their backing. Cricket Australia emphasized its ongoing assistance for the veteran competitor while reiterating the conduct requirements applicable to all national representatives.

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