Indian team doesn't support Pandya, Rahul comments on women: Kohli
Sydney, Jan 11: Captain Virat Kohli on Friday said the Indian team doesn't stand by Hardik Pandya and K L Rahul for making "inappropriate" comments on women during a TV show but insisted that the controversy won't affect the dressing room morale.
Kohli said that the availability of both Pandya and Rahul for the ODI series against Australia would depend on any action that the BCCI might take on Friday.
"From the Indian cricket team point of view, any inappropriate comments that are made in that scenario are something that we definitely don't support...and that has been communicated (to the two players)," said Kohli on the eve of the ODI series opener against Australia.
"...We definitely don't align with those views and those are purely individual views. The two concerned players (have) felt what has gone wrong and they have understood the magnitude of what's happened."
Kohli admitted the the two players have been hit hard by the controversy.
"...they will definitely understand the things that have not gone right. We are still waiting for a decision to be made," he said.
When asked if this had an impact on the dressing room after a first-ever Test series' win in Australia, and if it causes a distraction as the Men in Blue start their preparation towards the 2019 World Cup, Kohli said, "Whatever has happened is unfortunate but there are certain things that are out of your control.
"You just need to sit back and wait and watch them unfold. From the combination and team balance point of view, yes when something like that happens you will have to think of what is the combination you need to go in with now."
The Committee of Administrators chief Vinod Rai on Thursday recommended a two-ODI ban on Pandya and Rahul but fellow COA member Diana Edulji referred the matter to the BCCI's legal cell.
Kohli said the team remains in high spirits following the unprecedented success in the recently concluded Test series.
"You don't have control over these things so you have to adjust with the situation... The combinations will have to be thought about once the decision comes out (from the BCCI) and from there on...," he said.
"It does nothing to the spirit that we've been able to create within the change room and these are purely individual opinions and something which as I said is inappropriate," Kohli added.
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Nandini launches protein-infused idli-dosa batter for urban consumers in Karnataka
Bengaluru: Karnataka's homegrown brand Nandini, under the Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF), has launched a ready-to-cook idli-dosa batter blended with 5 per cent whey protein, aiming to make the traditional South Indian breakfast more nutritionally balanced.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah launched the product on Wednesday.
In a statement, KMF said that due to work pressures, many urban residents lack the time to prepare food at home, and consumers are increasingly seeking ready-to-eat meals that can be quickly prepared.
''Therefore, we decided to offer a superior quality, healthy Nandini idli-dosa batter, blended with 5 per cent whey protein, at an affordable price,'' it stated.
According to KMF, the batter will be available in two pack sizes—450g for Rs 40 and 900g for Rs 80. It will be sold at milk parlours.
KMF also mentioned that it will assess market demand in Bengaluru before expanding the product to other cities.
ಕನ್ನಡಿಗರ ಹೆಮ್ಮೆಯ ಬ್ರ್ಯಾಂಡ್ ಕೆಎಂಎಫ್ನ ನಂದಿನಿ ಉತ್ಪನ್ನಗಳು ದೇಶವ್ಯಾಪಿ ಮಾರುಕಟ್ಟೆಯನ್ನು ಸೃಷ್ಟಿಸಿಕೊಂಡಿದೆ. ರಾಷ್ಟ್ರ ರಾಜಧಾನಿ ದೆಹಲಿಗೂ ನಂದಿನಿ ಹಾಲು ತಲುಪುತ್ತಿದೆ. ದೂರದ ರಾಜಸ್ಥಾನ, ಮಧ್ಯಪ್ರದೇಶ ರಾಜ್ಯಗಳ ಪ್ರಮುಖ ನಗರಗಳಲ್ಲೂ ನಂದಿನಿ ಹಾಲಿಗೆ ಬೇಡಿಕೆ ಬರುತ್ತಿದೆ. ದೇಶದ ಪ್ರಸಿದ್ಧ ಧಾರ್ಮಿಕ ಕ್ಷೇತ್ರ ತಿರುಪತಿಯ ಸುಪ್ರಸಿದ್ಧ… pic.twitter.com/4v9Rt37ywo
— Siddaramaiah (@siddaramaiah) December 25, 2024
