𝐉𝐔𝐒𝐓 𝐈𝐍: 𝐅𝐞𝐰 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐀𝐠𝐨, 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐀𝐥𝐥-𝐑𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫…… 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞

In a major development shaking West Indies cricket today, senior all-rounder Roston Chase has reportedly bee suspended indefinitely from all forms of cricket after testing positive for a prohibited substance, according to multiple sources within the sport’s regulatory framework. The 33-year-old, who has been a key figure in the Windies setup across formats, now faces an uncertain future as anti-doping officials open a full investigation into the matter.

Chase, who has captained the West Indies Test team and been pivotal with both bat and ball, is understood to have been provisionally stood down while further testing and review of the case continue. Cricket West Indies (CWI) and the relevant anti-doping authorities are expected to issue formal statements later today, with stricter sanctions possible if the initial findings are upheld.

Fans and teammates alike have expressed shock and concern at the news, given Chase’s stature as one of the senior leaders in the West Indies squad following his appointment as Test captain earlier in 2025. �

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The incident raises broader questions about doping protocols in cricket and how players are educated on permitted substances—a topic that has gained attention in other sports in recent years. Officials are also expected to review training and medical support systems to prevent future occurrences.

👉 Stay tuned for confirmed updates directly from Cricket West Indies and the international anti-doping authorities as this story develops.