BCCI can't get concession in WADA code: IOA

New Delhi: Indian Olympic Association said on Monday it did not think the BCCI can get any concession for its cricketers in the World Anti-Doping Agency's 'whereabouts' clause, which has been accepted by all the top athletes of the world.

"I don't think so (that WADA would do any concession for BCCI). It's (the 'whereabouts' clause) is not special for cricketers. It's been accepted by champions like Abhinav Bindra (shooter), Usain Bolt (runner). It's the same for anyone," IOA General Secretary Randhir Singh told PTI.

Randhir said like it was IOA's responsibility to see all its national federations abide by the WADA rule, in case of cricket it was on ICC to make sure that its member boards sign the code.

"They (ICC) should see that it's acceptable to all it's members," he said.

Randhir wondered why Indian cricketers were "playing up" the clause when it was acceptable to the whole world.

"We respect them (cricketers) for what they are but that doesn't give them right to disrespect rule and regulations.

We also have world champions like Abhinav Bindra, who are quietly accepting it, so why are cricketers playing it up?

"I think its just there mis-understanding. After all, this is just a fight against cheating," he added.