The young Indian cricketers Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul will be going to pay a huge price for their controversial comments on women on the chat show ‘Koffee with Karan’ as the Committee of Administrators (CoA) chief Vinod Rai on Thursday have recommended a two-ODI ban for the duo. However, fellow COA member Diana Edulji has referred the matter to the BCCI’s legal cell.
Pandya’s comments have been termed as misogynistic and sexist, had drawn a lot of criticism from all corners, leave CoA with no option than to issue a show cause notice on Wednesday. The all-rounder, in response, said he was sincerely regretful and would not repeat the behavior.
When the host of the show asked him why didn’t he ask women their name in a club, Pandya responded by saying, “I like to watch and observe how they (women) move. I’m little from the black side so I need to see how they move.”
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Commenting on the apology of Hardik, Rai said, “I am not convinced with Hardik’s explanation and I have recommended a two-match ban for both players. However, the final decision will be taken once Diana gives her to go ahead.”
On the show, Pandya had boasted hooking up with multiple women and also how open he has been about it with his parents.
Team India will be playing a three-match ODI series against Australia commencing on Saturday. Rahul, the more restrained of the two in the show hosted by filmmaker Karan Johar, has not yet reacted to the social media storm. The two players were given 24 hours to explain themselves by the BCCI.
Talking about the same, Rai said, “Diana has sought legal opinion whether the duo can be banned. So, obviously, a decision will be taken once she gives her nod. As far as I am concerned, the comments were crass, in bad taste and unacceptable.”
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Some of the reports have also suggested that Edulji has also asked for the opinions of BCCI acting president CK Khanna, acting secretary Amitabh Chaudhary and treasurer Anirudh Chaudhry on the issue.
