World Cup 2015: Ashwin plays it safe over Kohli row

PERTH: The Indian team could not have sent a better player than R Ashwin to deal with the media on the eve of their match against the West Indies.
There has been tension brewing between the team and the media following Virat Kohli's unwarranted expletive-laden tirade at a journalist. There was little doubt Ashwin would have to face some awkward questions.
The general feeling is that Kohli's behaviour was unbecoming of an Indian Test captain but Ashwin deftly sidestepped the issue by claiming ignorance."Honestly, I do not know what has happened. It's definitely not in my jurisdiction. I'm very honest about it," he said.
Asked about his opinion on the Indian media, he said, "The media is here to support us. It's very heartening to see the media turn up in huge numbers and try to support us. But I mean, this is my take on it. I think the media has a responsible way of taking cricket back home, taking cricket to the public the way it needs to be taken."
Ashwin said that at times he has not agreed with what has been reported but there have also been times when media has been supportive.
"There are times when I'm not happy with something, but that's my opinion. But there are other times when you support the players and it's very important to take the game forward," said Ashwin.