"Amazing what people do for money": Hodge takes dig at Kohli, later clarifies

Former Australian cricketer Brad Hodge took the opportunity to take a dig at Virat Kohli. "Amazing what people do for money," read Brad Hodge's comment on Twitter

In a recently released video as a part of an advertising campaign for face care products for men, India star cricketers Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant, who are also the brand ambassadors of it, were seen rapping about the benefits of using it. "Walking like a dude, feeling all cool, you've got the look, you're gonna rule," Kohli raps in the beginning of the jingle. The Indian skipper took to Twitter to share this video which was seen by many fans. Former Australian cricketer Brad Hodge took the opportunity to take a dig at Virat Kohli. "Amazing what people do for money," read Brad Hodge's comment on Twitter.

Amazing what people do for money

— Brad Hodge (@bradhodge007) May 16, 2019

Virat's fans were clearly not happy with what the former Kings XI Punjab head coach as they slammed him for his comment.

Amazing what people do to win games #sandpaper

— King kohli⚔️ (@Kingkalyann) May 17, 2019

Yeah. Anything for 💲https://t.co/BMoTtYlCVn

— Nitesh Khandelwal (@k_nitzz23) May 17, 2019

And some players use sandpaper to make money 😊

— Vikas Shukla (@shuklavikas22) May 17, 2019

After facing backlash from the Indian fans, Brad Hodge posted a tweet to clarify what he actually meant.

Funny, I never did say there was nothing wrong with it. I would do the same. Your interpretation of my comment was so ‘glass half full’ if I attach 😃. Your interpretation would be different

— Brad Hodge (@bradhodge007) May 17, 2019

"I am very excited to be a part of Team Himalaya and be the ambassador for their Men's Face Wash range. Himalaya is a trusted brand and one of my favourite brands too! I have been a patron of Himalaya products for a long time now. I look forward to a long association with Himalaya MEN!," Kohli had said. "I am very happy to be associated with Himalaya. Himalaya has helped people lead happier and healthier lives for over 88 years, and I am proud to be the brand ambassador for the Men's Grooming range of Himalaya. Youngsters like me are always looking for good products to fulfil our grooming needs, and Himalaya MEN provides the perfect solution for this. Looking forward to a fruitful association with Himalaya MEN!," Pant had said.