In a developing story that has sent ripples through Indian cricket, young stars Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shafali Verma have found themselves in hot water with the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA). Both players have been issued formal notices for failing to provide dope test samples, a situation that could have serious consequences for their burgeoning careers.

The trouble began when dope control officers (DCOs) made unannounced visits to the players' registered locations. According to reports, a DCO arrived at Jaiswal's designated spot on December 17 last year, while Verma's location was visited on November 7. In both instances, the cricketers were not present to provide their samples, resulting in what NADA has officially recorded as their first missed tests.

NADA reached out to both players on February 18 and 20 seeking explanations, but reportedly received no response. This silence has now escalated the matter, with the agency granting them a seven-day window to submit their side of the story. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the International Cricket Council (ICC) have also been kept in the loop.

For context, both Jaiswal and Verma are part of NADA's Registered Testing Pool (RTP)—a select group of elite athletes required to log a specific time and location daily for potential unannounced testing. The stakes are high: under anti-doping rules, three missed tests within a 12-month period constitute a violation, which can lead to a suspension of up to two years.

This news comes as NADA updates its RTP for the second quarter of 2026, expanding the list to 348 athletes. Notably, the revised roster includes rising talents Abhishek Sharma and seasoned all-rounder Axar Patel, highlighting the agency's intensified focus on cricket's top performers.

For Jaiswal, who has been making waves with his explosive batting in Test and T20 cricket, and Verma, a key figure in the women's team's batting lineup, this is a critical moment. With one missed test already on their records, both players are now walking a tightrope, needing to ensure no further absences in the coming months. The cricket world will be watching closely as they navigate this disciplinary challenge.