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CoA chief recommends 2-ODI ban on Hardik Pandya, KL Rahul for "crass" comments
Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul’s comments on a popular TV show had already landed them into much trouble, however now the Committee of Administrators (CoA) chief Vinod Rai recommended a two-ODI ban on both the players.
Updated : Jan 10, 2019, 02:07 PM IST
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Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul’s comments on a popular TV show had already landed them into much trouble, however now the Committee of Administrators (CoA) chief Vinod Rai recommended a two-ODI ban on both the players.
Pandya's comments on the show were termed as misogynistic and sexist after which he and KL Rahul were issued a show cause notice. Pandya had apparently boasted about hooking up with multiple women and also how open he is about it with his parents.
While Pandya apologized and regretted his behavior, Rahul has not yet reacted to the outrage.
Pandya’s apology did not go down well with CoA chief Vinod Rai. According to the e-mail written by Rai to BCCI CEO Rahul Johri, the comments made by the cricketers were "very crass”.
— hardik pandya (@hardikpandya7) January 9, 2019
He wrote, "I have seen the remarks made by these two players on the show in print today. Very crass. No apology can cover it. I had asked Diana to suggest penalty because I had not seen the clip. I think we need to give both of them a two-match suspension. If Diana agrees, Rahul please draft an appropriate instruction and issue today as their explanations have come in. Separately, please prepare an advisory to all BCCI contracted players and support staff."
"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 go ahead," Rai told PTI.
Fellow CoA member Diana Edulji has already referred the matter to BCCI's legal cell.
India are scheduled to start a three-match ODI series against Australia from Saturday.
The two players were given 24 hours to explain themselves by the BCCI.
"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," Rai said.
According to reports, Edulji has sought opinions of BCCI acting President CK Khanna, acting Secretary Amitabh Chaudhary and Treasurer Anirudh Chaudhry on the issue.
