Hardik Pandya hasn't stepped out of house since return from Australia

Suspended India all-rounder Hardik Pandya, who is under fire for his “sexist” comments on a TV show, has not stepped out of his house ever since he returned from the Australian tour pending inquiry, said his father.

Pandya and batsman K.L. Rahul were widely criticised for their “sexist” and “misogynist” comments on a TV show Koffee with Karan—a talk show with director Karan Johar. Taking cognisance of the situation, the Supreme Court-appointed Committee of Administrators (CoA), after consulting with the BCCI legal cell, suspended both and initiated an inquiry into the incident. Pandya and Rahul, who were part of the Indian ODI squad for the Australian tour, were sent back home pending inquiry.

Pandya's father Himanshu told Mid Day that his son has not stepped out the house and has not even celebrated Makar Sankranti.

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“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,” Himanshu was quoted as saying.

“It’s a festival [Makar Sankranti]... 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 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,” Himanshu said of his son’s take on the subject. “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.

Pandya and Rahul had tendered “unconditional” apologies for their remarks.