Indian cricketers' refusal to sign the WADA anti-doping code has cast a shadow over their participation in next year's Asian Games, admits Indian Olympic Association (IOA) General Secretary Randhir Singh.
"If you don't comply [with the WADA] as far as the rules and regulations are concerned you cannot participate in the Asian Games," said Randhir.
Indian cricketers, backed by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), are not ready to sign the 'whereabouts' clause of the code, which makes it mandatory for players to reveal three-months in advance their location for out of competition dope test.
"The rules and regulations of the Olympic Council of Asia are very clear, you have to comply by the WADA rules as far as doping is concerned. So there is no way that anyone who does not comply can participate in the Asian Games," he added.
Singh, though, said he does not see the situation worsening for the players.
"I am very confident that this stand-off is not going to last. It's lack of understanding and I am sure we will get over it in few days. The Asian Games are still a year and four-five months away but if something like this happens it will depend on the OCA to take the decision," he told CNN-IBN.
Asked if there is any chance that the 'whereabouts' clause could be dropped by the WADA, Randhir said he does not see any such possibility in the near future.
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