Mumbai, January 15: In the wake of the controversial comments on women by Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya on talk-show, Koffee with Karan 6, the Khar Gymkhana on Monday revoked his honourary three-year membership. Pandya along with fellow cricketer KL Rahul, made misogynist comments on women which drew flak from all sections of the society. During the talk-show, Pandya opened up about his partying habits where he boasted about things like not asking the names of women at parties and watching them move on the dance among others. However, after criticism, he apologised for his comments.

Meanwhile, reacting to the controversy, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) suspended both the players until further inquiry. The two cricketers have been suspended indefinitely and were asked to return home from Australia. The all-rounder also lost a sponsorship deal due to this controversy. Hardik Pandya’s Father Comes to His Defence Following Koffee With Karan 6 Controversy.

As per a report in the Times of India, men’s shaving razor Gillette Mach3 suspended its association with the tainted all-rounder. "Hardik Pandya's recent comments do not reflect the values, Gillette. We have suspended our association with Hardik until we decide on the further course of action," company’s spokesperson was quoted as saying by TOI. While Pandya endorses around seven brands, KL Rahul, the other cricketer, who made an appearance on the controversial episode of KWK has deals with brands like Puma and Curefit.

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