Hardik Pandya is going through a dreadful time after his appearance in the popular TV show ‘Koffee with Karan’.
Pandya appeared on the show along with KL Rahul and created controversy by making "misogynistic" and "sexist" comments. After receiving flak from various quarters, Hardik and Rahul were suspended pending an inquiry by BCCI and called back from the ongoing Australia tour.
Providing an update on his son’s current situation, Pandya’s father – Himanshu – on Wednesday (January 16) said that the India all-rounder has not stepped out of the house since returning from Australia. He also revealed that his son is not answering phone calls and didn’t celebrate Makar Sankranti either.
“He watched the match (India vs Australia 2nd ODI). Ever since he has returned from Australia, he has not stepped out of the house. He is also not taking any calls... he is just taking rest,” Hardik’s father was quoted as saying by Mid Day.
“It’s a festival... a public holiday in Gujarat, but Hardik did not fly any kites. He loves flying kites but his busy cricketing schedule never allowed him to be at home during this festival over the last few years. This time, he had a chance to fly kites, but because of the adverse situation, there was no mood to celebrate the festival,” he added.
The Baroda born cricketer faced the public backlash after he opened up about things like sending same text to multiple women and watching them move on the dance among others.
Commenting on his son's take on the matter, Himanshu said: “He is very disappointed with the suspension and repents the views he expressed on the TV show. He is committed not to repeat the same mistake.”
“We have decided not to talk to him on this subject. Even his elder brother Krunal has not discussed anything about the episode with him. We are waiting for the BCCI’s decision,” he concluded.
Meanwhile, Pandya and Rahul had submitted “unconditional” apologies to BCCI for their controversial remarks on the talk show. Despite the apologies, 10 BCCI units demanded a Special General Meeting to appoint an ombudsman for carrying out an inquiry.
