Hardik Pandya And KL Rahul With Karan Johar (Source: @SirJadeja/x.com)
In Indian cricket, KL Rahul and Hardik Pandya are two pillars of strength in India’s batting order. As their brotherhood is known to the world, the duo landed themselves in a massive controversy in 2019 as their cricket career was threatened.
In a chat show of Bollywood producer Karan Johar, the duo made a sensitive remark about women, which took a dramatic turn. The situation escalated dramatically, leading to a ban, but they later stepped forward to clarify and apologize.
When Hardik-Rahul Landed In Trouble Off the Field
In Indian cricket, KL Rahul and Hardik Pandya are known for their excellence, and their off-the-field bond often warms fans' hearts. But in 2019, they landed themselves into massive trouble as they attended the ‘Koffee With Karan’, a show hosted by filmmaker Karan Johar, and sparked fresh controversy.
Pandya talked openly about his experiences with several women. He mentioned that he liked watching women at clubs and bars. He even said he was honest with his parents about these experiences.
In contrast, Rahul stayed mostly quiet during the conversation and didn’t make similar comments. After that, the entire nation stirred up with controversy as some of the greats stood up against this.
BCCI Took Swift Action On The Controversy
At the time, when the episode came live, Team India was on a tour to Australia and both cricketers were representing the nation in the ODI series. As fans nationwide voiced their outrage, the BCCI acted decisively, imposing a ban on the duo for their inappropriate remarks and labeling their comments as highly insensitive.
Along with the suspension, the BCCI launched an inquiry into the duo’s conduct, citing indiscipline. However, after that, Hardik Pandya apologized to the fans saying he has no intention to hurt anyone’s feelings. Despite their success, the controversy is a troubling part of their impressive careers.
