Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul Get Support from Babul Supriyo, BJP MP Defends Cricketers in Ongoing Koffee With Karan 6 Controversy
The controversial episode of Koffee With Karan featuring Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul, have continued to grab the headlines, even after the BCCI suspended the tainted duo indefinitely and their replacements were announced on Sunday.
The controversial episode of Koffee With Karan featuring Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul, have continued to grab the headlines, even after the BCCI suspended the tainted duo indefinitely and their replacements were announced on Sunday. BJP MP Babul Supriyo took to microblogging site Twitter, and expressed his displeasure over Diana Edulji.
Not only did the BJP MP Supriyo slammed the senior CoA member, but also lambasted the manner in how the entire episode was dealt with. Quick Proceedings vs Cover Up Job: CoA Members Diana Edulji & Vinod Rai Differ in Opinions on Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul ‘Sexist Remarks’ Controversy.
Supriyo tweeted, “With due & utter respect to Diana Edulji & her contribution to Indian cricket, May I say that her thinking has got ‘fossil’ to contemplate such extreme steps. What Hardik said is deplorable, but there has to be some prudence in the way such senior minds handle the young ones.”
Here’s what Babul Supriyo said about Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul’s Suspension:
Supriyo went a step ahead and further stated, “There is ‘Thick’ line between reprimanding someone and destroying them!! My plea to these seniors: please behave your ages, gentlemen & ladies. Rest my case,” and tagged Hardik Pandya, KL Rahul, and BCCI in his second tweet.
Here’s what Babul Supriyo further said about the Koffee With Karan Controversy:
Babul Supriyo made these comments on a news report stating that Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul are likely to miss the ICC World Cup 2019, which is slated to begin in May. Earlier, the BCCI had announced replacements – Vijay Shankar and Shubman Gill – for the Australian and New Zealand tours respectively. Vijay Shankar to Replace Hardik Pandya in Australia, Shubman Gill Included for New Zealand ODI Series.
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