BCCI's demand ahead of Australia tour: No beef on menu

Fans in India had created a furore when India were served 'braised beef pasta' at The Lord's when India played England in the second Test earlier this year.

Something that has to be noted is that both teams were served the same menu and the dish in question was served as a choice to individual players, and it can't be ascertained who had what.

Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) are taking no chances with the Tour of Australia coming up and have reportedly asked Cricket Australia not to have beef on the menu.

According to a report in the Mumbai Mirror, the BCCI have sent a recee team to inspect the travel itenary as well as practice, and the dietary arrangements for Team India. They have asked the hosts to have more vegetarian items on the menu.

"Players often complain about the blandness of food served in Australia. There are a few vegetarians in the team who really struggle at the grounds. The inspection team has also roped in an Indian restaurant in Australia to supply curries to the boys," Mumbaiu Mirror quoted a source.

"Earlier, players would even consume cheeseburgers while on tour. It has all changed. Even if they indulge once-in-awhile, they are a highly disciplined lot during a series, which basically means minimum red meat," the source added.

India are slated to play three T20Is, four Tests, and three ODIs in Australia from November 21 to January 18.