Durham batsman Jack Burnham has been handed a 12-month cricket ban following a failed drug test.
The 20-year-old, who recently signed a new contract with the
county, provided a hair sample to testers in September which tested
positive for a recreational drug.Durham say they will continue to support the 20-year-old and will work alongside the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), and the Professional Cricketers' Association (PCA) to give him the appropriate level of support.
"I am bitterly disappointed in my actions, I've let my teammates, members and supporters down," Burnham said.
"I will work exceptionally hard to retain my fitness and carry out the rehabilitation procedures that have been put in place."
A statement from the PCA said: "We are aware of the situation surrounding Jack Burnham and we will continue to work closely with Durham and the ECB to support Jack.
"There is an illicit drugs policy in place and we are very much part of that policy. All current players are made aware of the policy and the consequences of any breaches of the policy, during our programme of pre-season visits to the first-class counties and MCC Young Cricketers."
