All athletes oppose 'whereabouts' clause - Zaheer

Zaheer Khan has said that Indian cricketers were not the only sportsmen to oppose the 'whereabouts' clause in the WADA code.

"I'm sure athletes all over the world have problems with the clause. It is high time someone took the initiative and we are happy that we did it," he said.

Zaheer said that drug testing would be good for the game. He also said that Indian cricketers were willing to undergo tests and had concerns only over the clause which required players to disclose their whereabouts three months in advance.

"We absolutely have no objection to be tested," he said. "We know it's important for the game that the players are tested, it's undoubtedly for the betterment of the game we play. It's only a particular clause that we don't agree to."

The fast bowler said that while the players had the support of the BCCI, they would adhere to the decision of the board.

Zaheer, who suffered a major shoulder injury last month and has been ruled out of the Champions Trophy, said he had taken it in his stride. "We just can't wish away injuries. They are part and parcel of the sport, and one just has to be patient. As far as I am concerned, it's certainly not a setback for me; I am actually viewing it as an opportunity to come back stronger and fitter."