Sourav Ganguly Reacts on Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul KWK 6 Controversy; Says, ‘Let’s Not Take It Too Far’

Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul have been in the eye of the storm ever since the two have appeared on Koffee With Karan 6 and had made sexist comments on the chat show. The cricketers had received severe backlash from all sections and the comments even resulted in the duo getting suspended from the team. Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly also reacted on the controversy surrounding Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul and said that its no point taking the matter too far. Hardik Pandya Isolates Himself Post Koffee With Karan 6 Controversy. 

Ganguly backed the duo and said, “People make mistakes. Let's not take it too far. I am sure whoever has done it will realise and come out as a better person. We are all human beings, not machines that everything you put out comes out perfect. You just have to live life and let others live.” Sanjay Manjrekar also lent his support to the duo and said it is not mature to hand the cricketers with brutal punishments. Hardik Pandya & KL Rahul Controversy: BCCI CEO Rahul Johri Speaks to Suspended Duo.

Meanwhile, the two cricketers have even rendered an unconditional apology to the BCCI after their suspension. The two cricketers have taken a break from social media after the controversy. In fact, Hardik Pandy has confined himself to the four walls of his house. Hardik’s father Himanshu said while speaking to Mid-Day said, “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.”

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