Earlier, the CoA had asked for a legal opinion on this controversy after Vinod Rai had recommended a two-match ban for Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul.
But, today Vinod Rai said to the Times of India that, “Both Pandya and Rahul have been suspended pending an inquiry.”
The Background
On Karan Johar’s talk show, Hardik Pandya had boasted of his flamboyance and how he is open with his family about it.
KL Rahul did not open up too much but he too revealed some personal details of his relations with the females. Hardik Pandya had later apologized on Twitter, for his controversial comments saying that he was ‘carried away’ by the nature of the show. However, KL Rahul is yet to react to this controversy.
The BCCI had issued a show-cause notice to the duo asking for explanations for their remarks on the show and treasurer Anirudh Chowdhary had even called for a stronger punishment than a two-match ban for Pandya and Rahul.
The heart of the matter
However, now, the Board of Cricket Control in India (BCCI) has suspended both the cricketers and they will not be a part of India vs Australia ODI series starting from tomorrow.
CoA member Diana Edulji had decided to seek a legal opinion before taking any action towards the two cricketers
The legal cell’s report stated,
“Taking into account the relevant rules of the BCCI and considering that the inquiry process against the concerned players has commenced and is pending, it is open for the CoA to suspend the concerned players (along with their privileges and benefits) pending enquiry and proceeding into the charges of misconduct until final adjudication.”
Regarding the suspension’s ceasure, the report read, “The suspension will, however, cease, if the said adjudication is not completed within six months.”
Both the cricketers are returning home soon and will face the six-member panel convened by the BCCI for an inquiry.
What’s Next?
A source in the BCCI informed that they will be issued fresh notices before the formal inquiry commences.
On the other side, Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul are now out of the ODI series and it will be interesting to see how the Indian team performs in the series without these key players.
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title: “Hardik Pandya And Kl Rahul Suspended Pending Inquiry” ShowToc: true date: “2023-01-31” author: “Shayna Metevier”
The cricketers, who have been in the eye of a storm following their sexist remarks on ‘Koffee with Karan’, will be returning from Australia where they were to compete in an ODI series starting Saturday.
The two had been omitted from the line-up for the opening match in Sydney.
“Both Pandya and Rahul have been suspended pending an inquiry,” Rai said.
The decision comes after Rai’s CoA colleague Diana Edulji Friday recommended suspension till further action against the two after the BCCI legal team refused to declare their comments a violation of the code of conduct.
Edulji had initially suggested a two-match suspension for the duo but referred the matter to the legal cell after Vinod Rai agreed with her and recommended the same.
“It is imperative that players be put under suspension till further course of action is decided for this misconduct as was done in case of (BCCI) CEO (Rahul Johri) when he was sent on leave on sexual harassment matter,” read Edulji’s response to the legal opinion which is in possession of PTI.
Their remarks on the show were also condemned by India captain Virat Kohli, who called them inappropriate.
Pandya had boasted about hooking up with multiple women and being open about it with his parents during the interview. Rahul was, however, a shade more restrained in his responses on relationships.
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