IndianSubcontinent

Rahul and Pandya were part of the India squad on the tour of AustraliaHardik Pandya and KL Rahul have been suspended by India's cricket board (the BCCI) after comments about women on a television show.The ban is with immediate effect and the pair have been told to return home from the tour of Australia to explain themselves.Pandya has since apologised, saying he "got carried away with the show".The BCCI said "an enquiry and proceedings will be made against them for misconduct and indiscipline".Pandya, 25, and Rahul, 26, were speaking on popular celebrity talk show Koffee with Karan, which is hosted by Bollywood filmmaker Karan Johar.The chat show is in its sixth season and this was the first time cricketers have appeared on the sofa.Pandya spoke about "hook-ups" with several women and said he liked to observe women at bars or nightclubs.He boasted on the show about being open with his parents about the liaisons, however Rahul, who is yet to address the controversy, was more reserved with his comments.Writing on social media, Pandya added: "I would like to apologise to everyone concerned who I may have hurt in any way."Honestly, I got a bit carried away with the nature of the show.
In no way did I mean to disrespect or hurt anyone's sentiments.
Respect."India captain Virat Kohli called the comments "inappropriate" and was without the two players for his side's defeat in the opening match of a three-match one-day series down under.





Unlimited Portal Access + Monthly Magazine - 12 issues


Contribute US to Start Broadcasting - It's Voluntary!


ADVERTISE


Merchandise (Peace Series)

 


Hamas engaged in ‘fierce fight’ with Israeli soldiersin Rafah


Mother of Israeli hostage outraged by Donald Trump's claim of three captive deaths


Israeli strikes on congested market and school housing households kill at least 48


Israeli airstrikes shut down Yemen’s main airport


'What is left to bomb' is the concern individuals of Gaza ask amidst debris of their homes and decreasing food products


Taoiseach accuses Israel of 'war criminal offenses' over blockading of aid into Gaza


Bel Trew: How Trump's dark vision for Gaza has actually emboldened Israel to take entire strip


Bel Trew: Palestinian families dealing with an apocalyptic problem as Israel prepares fresh Gaza offensive


Pope Francis's popemobile to be used as mobile health unit in Gaza


Six hurt after Houthis hit Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport with hypersonic missile


Hamas carries out 'looters' after armed gangs apparently assault Gaza supermarket


World is ‘breaking the bodies and minds’ of the children of Gaza, says Dr Mike Ryan


Greta Thunberg was because of board unarmed Gaza help ship that was assaulted by drones as NGO blames Israel


Tánaiste gets in touch with Israel to 'instantly' lift help supply blockade in Gaza as it strikes two-month mark


Humanitarian response in Gaza 'on edge of overall collapse' as help supply blockade hits two-month mark


‘We are now in a national emergency,’ says Benjamin Netanyahu as 18 arrests made amid Israel’sworst everwildfires


‘Did they think Massa would fight them with her doll or her ball’ – family mourn girl (4) killed in Israeli attack


Nuclear talks in between United States and Iran held off, Oman states