NEW DELHI – Indian cricket team management has sparked a new controversy after its new dietary plan which directs only Halal meat to be served, went viral ahead of the start of the Test series against Black Caps.
A debate over dietary recommendations for Men in Blue erupted as the players were allegedly only allowed to eat ‘halal meat’. The news later went viral on social media which forced the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) treasurer to reveal the facts.
The reports claimed that Indian cricket reportedly banned beef and pork in any form in the new strict diet regimen for the player’s health, while it also mentioned that the players have been asked to eat meat only in ‘halal form’.
“No pork and beef whatsoever in any form and variety. All meat must be Halal”, the note was written as part of the catering requirements and was also marked important.
Why there is furore over Indian cricketers diet plan, here is the reason in following images, which clearly states only 'halal' meat and no pork and beef in any form. The image is as recieved from a source. I guess @BCCI should come out straight on this now and release statement pic.twitter.com/vEDMB2EyQ9
— shashank singh (@shashank_singh2) November 23, 2021
It was later revealed that the Halal dietary plan was not ordered from the Board of Control for Cricket in India but the team management, which is currently led by Indian head coach Rahul Dravid.
Indian board treasurer speaking to an Indian outlet claimed that the diet plan had never been discussed and hence there is no reason for it to be implemented. He further added that BCCI doesn’t advise anyone on what to eat and what not to eat. They are free to choose their own food.”
Check some of the reactions:
Team India now being forced to have Halal Food after showing the knee by the woke BCCI
Is BCCI bending back to Halal lobby ? #BCCI_Promotes_Halal pic.twitter.com/XM8gYfhT1M
— Guruprasad Gowda (@Gp_hjs) November 23, 2021
Dear @BCCI, Say No To Halal. India is a Secular Democratic Country, not an Islamic Country.
— AgentVinod (@AgentVinod03) November 20, 2021
There are 28 players contracted by @bcci
A+ grade :3
A grade :10 (1 mu$lim)
B grade :5
C grade:10 (1 mu$lim)2 out of 28 (3.4%) are Mu$lims; But for them all other 26 players will also get Halal certified food.
Why Halal is mandatory in a secular india?#BCCI_Promotes_Halal pic.twitter.com/Y4ZMr35dOG
— Sandeep Shinde (@sanatandeep_) November 23, 2021
What Next ?
Halal logo for Team India ?#BCCI_Promotes_Halal pic.twitter.com/txzySF5Qjj
— Aravinda Baliga (@baliga_2012) November 23, 2021
The Halal method is a way of slaughtering animals for meat consumption, and a sharp cut is given to the animal’s neck while the blood comes out slowly.
