While Team India has just won two back to back series Down Under, but social media is still abuzz with the controversy that was sparked by the Koffee with Karan controversy featuring India batsmen KL Rahul and Hardik Pandya. A few disrespectful and misogynistic comments made by the two, Hardik in particular, cost them to leave the Indian team amid the tour and they will also be missing the tour to New Zealand. Almost every day a new character has added their comments to the story and this time around, it is Pandya’s ex-girlfriend Elli Avram who has given her views on the episode.

There have also been rumors that the two players will be missing IPL 2019 and World Cup. Reactions to the controversy and the level of punishment have been mixed. The all-rounder is expected to be integral to the Indian team’s chances in England for the World Cup, which is why most feel that the matter needs to be resolved as soon as possible.

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Eli has refused to support Hardik in the matter and said that this is not the kind of guy the cricketer was when she dated him. She also clearly stated that his behavior on the show called for the suspension that was imposed.

Talking to India Today, Elli said, “I got a little bit surprised because that’s not really the Hardik Pandya I personally once used to know! I think it’s great that people are reacting and putting their foot down on this kind of behavior because it’s about time we all realize that this kind of mentality is not cool. Neither is it something to brag about. In terms of what is happening from what I read, they are getting suspended right? I mean I just feel when you get an opportunity to represent your country, it’s a really big privilege to get that and it shouldn’t be taken lightly. I believe because by the end of the day the youth that is our next generation is actually they are watching and learning from their idols.”

Avram is a model who started grabbing eyeballs with the reality show Big Boss. She was often spotted with Pandya by the media until it was confessed by the couple that they broke up. On Koffee with Karan, he announced himself as single and ready to mingle.