After his one-year ban, which started this February, but was backdated to September last year, Mohammad Asif was finally eligible to play for the Champions Trophy.
Last Thursday, the Pakistan fast bowler was taken by the International Cricket Council for a mandatory drug testing.
According to a member of the team management, the test was nothing out of the ordinary. It was conducted in compliance with the ICC anti-steroid policy.
Asif had previous records of testing positive in his doping tests. He tested positive for nandrolone first at the Indian Premiere League and second, at the Champions Trophy in 2006 held in India.
He pleaded ignorance over the use of the substance. He was initially banned but an appeal was made so the punishment was scrapped.
He continued to create controversies, and by June 1, 2008, he was detained in Dubai airport for allegedly possessing opium. He was finally deported and no case was filed against him.
Pakistan will play against India this Saturday but it is still unconfirmed if Asif will be able to play. In their tournament opener where Pakistan played against the West Indies, the Pakistani bowler was also not included.