{
  "id": 16012314,
  "title": "Australia's Schutt handed two-match ban over prescription medication breach",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/australias-schutt-handed-two-match-ban-over-prescription-medication",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-22T06:09:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Channel News Asia",
    "slug": "channel-news-asia",
    "url": "https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sport/australias-schutt-handed-two-match-ban-over-prescription-medication-breach-6481661"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Thursday, Cricket Australia announced that fast bowler Megan Schutt would be serving a two-match suspension following a breach of regulations concerning prescription medication. The 33-year-old athlete will miss the concluding Twenty20 against New Zealand at North Sydney Oval, as well as the opening match of the Adelaide Strikers Women's Big Bash League against Melbourne Stars on October 31.\n\nCricket Australia clarified that this infraction occurred during a period outside of competitive play and did not involve performance-enhancing substances. In response to the decision, Schutt expressed acceptance of the sanction and regretted not adhering to the required standards.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}