What is Anti-Doping Policy?

The BCCI has rejected the ICC's proposal for signing the doping norms. The BCCI is backing the players who are not in favor of signing it.

What is WADA?

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) was established in 1999 with support from International Olympic Committee to curb the use of drugs in sports globally. For cricket to be part of international events like Olympic Games or Asian Games, the parent body (ICC) has to sign and come under WADA's scrutiny. ICC has signed up in 2006 and is now trying to force the other cricketing nations to abide by it.

What's the New Code?

The new code requires players nominated by the ICC to submit to random testing. These players have to inform the ICC at the beginning of every three months, a time and location for testing. The players should be available for an hour each day. If there is a change in the schedule, the player should inform the nodal officer either through online or SMS. If the player is not available at the mentioned location on time, a "strike" will be recorded against the player. Three strikes will lead to suspension up to 2 years.

Why Cricketers' hate this?

The players feel that this compromises on their privacy. When they are not playing, they are worried about their security. Some players have security and cannot reveal their location.