New Delhi: West Indies' highly skilled all-rounder Andre Russell has committed an "anti-doping whereabouts" violation, and could be banned from cricket for two years.
Reports state that Russell has missed three doping tests within a 12-month period. Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission (JADCO) will hear Russel's case.
"We received notification of Russell's violation about two weeks ago and I've appointed a panel to hear his case," JADCO independent disciplinary panel chairman Kent Pantry said.
According to the rule book, athletes must make their whereabouts known to local anti-doping agencies to facilitate testing. Russell could face a possible two-year ban if found guilty of the violation.
"There is a process regarding the findings by JADCO," the West Indies Cricket Board said in a statement. "All that will be observed and you will be advised accordingly."
Russell is a part of the West Indies squad for the upcoming ICC World Twenty20 which starts in India from March 8.
