Vijay Mallya the business man on the run landed up at a ‘charity dinner’ organised by Kohlis foundation but the national cricket team including the skipper maintained a safe distance from him.
In fact, Mallya’s presence forced the Indian team to leave early in order to avoid any controversy.
A BCCI man present at the event confirmed that Kohli and the Indian team were “uncomfortable” due to Mallya’s presence.
Virat or his foundation never invited Mallya at the function. But normally what happens at the charity dinner is that someone who has bought a table is entitled to invite his guests. Similarly, someone who bought a table must have invited him,” a top BCCI guy present at the function told media.
“The Indian team wasn’t comfortable and they maintained a dignified distance from Mallya. Mallya’s presence is one of the reason that team left early.
The players were very uncomfortable. It was an unavoidable situation as one couldn’t have possibly asked him to leave,” the source said.
