The title of this post is not a pun on WADA (World Anti Doping Agency). Wada is a Hindi word that means commitment; BCCI is committed to cricket and more so to Indian cricket. And this commitment has brought BCCI at crossroads with WADA.
WADA was setup under the auspices of IOC (International Olympic Committee). WADA's main aim is to fight against doping in sports. It is the only credible, independent and official anti-doping body. ICC is signatory to WADA norms due to which all ICC members and hence cricketers are supposed to comply to WADA norms. If ICC and its associate members accept the norms, cricket as a sport, will gain more credibility. This can also make IOC to include cricket in Olympics and Asian games.
As things stand, BCCI has refused to accept WADA code especially the whereabouts clause of the players. As per the clause players are supposed to inform WADA about their 3 months itinerary in advance so that WADA can use this information for random dope testing.
BCCI and the cricketers say it is not possible to define 3 months plan well in advance especially when players are not playing active cricket. They also say that releasing such information is a potential security threat for the players. On the other hand WADA says the code has been well accepted by players and sporting bodies world over; it has been put forward after much thought and scientific analysis.
Both WADA an BCCI have valid points. In next few articles I will post my opinion on this issue. For now I will just say that BCCI's refusal to accept the code is not only good for cricket (although it has some negative ramifications) but also for other sports.
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