After testing positive for a prohibited substance, a mesterolone metabolite, the batter for the United Arab Emirates has accepted a 15-month suspension. The out-of-test competition test on September 8, 2025, marked the beginning of the ineligibility period. It will run until 7 December 2026. Since making his debut in 2022, Asif has represented the UAE in 38 ODIs and 56 T20Is. Through a Case Resolution Agreement with the World Anti-Doping Agency and the International Cricket Council, he accepted the punishment for violating Article 2.1 of the ICC Anti-Doping Code. In accordance with the ICC Anti-Doping Code, Asif's individual results from September 8, 2025, through the beginning of his provisional suspension on December 29, 2025, have been disqualified. This includes all resulting consequences, such as the loss of any medals, points, prize money or prizes.