Controversy-marred Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya stirred uproar after he made demeaning statements about women during his recent appearance on chat show Koffee with Karan. Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul received immense flak for their problematic statements that were tagged as sexist and racist. While the rest of the fraternity condemned such kind of statements being made by the two cricketers, Hardik’s ex-girlfriend Elli AvRam has too reacted on the comments. Speaking at an award ceremony the actress said, “I just came back to India and I have been getting messages from journalists who have been asking me questions regarding this and i had no idea what they were talking about. But then I have seen certain footage and I just think it's very sad. "I got a little bit surprised because that's not really the Hardik Pandya i personally once used to know! I think it's great that people are reacting and putting their foot down on this kind of behavior because it's about time we all realize that this kind of mentality is not cool. Neither is it something to brag about." She also had a word to say about the suspension of the two cricketers. “On terms of what is happening from what I read, they are getting suspended right? I mean I just feel when you get an opportunity to represent your country, it's a really big privilege to get that and it shouldn't be taken lightly. I believe because by the end of the day the youth that is our next generation are actually they are watching and learning from their idols. So... that's all I have to say on this." On a different note, Hardik’s rumoured girlfriend Esha Gupta was recently asked if she is friends with the cricket stalwart. To which she replied, "Who is the one who told you (Hardik Pandya) is my friend?" The actress then went on slamming the cricketer. She said, "Firstly, women should not compare themselves with men. We are the best in every respect. I don’t want anyone to feel bad, but why don’t you give birth to a child? We suffer from periods five days every month and even then we have to dance, go to an office, and take care of the children. When you can do all this, you become superior, adding, I do not think anyone should talk bad about any woman, if you think your family is not worried about it, then be it, but it is wrong in Humanity."<doc-sep>Indian cricketers Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul have been in the news for all the wrong reasons. Their misogynistic comments on a celebrity chat show have created a stir across the country. The latest to slam the cricketers is Elli Avram, who was once rumoured to be in a relationship with Hardik. Pandya along with KL Rahul received several backlashes and though they issued an apology over the matter, the social media is still abuzz with the controversy, specifically by Pandya. Elli who was at a recent award function said that she saw few clips of the episode. "I got a little bit surprised because that's not really the Hardik Pandya I personally once used to know! I think it's great that people are reacting and putting their foot down on this kind of behaviour because it's about time we all realize that this kind of mentality is not cool. Neither is it something to brag about," she said. The former Bigg Boss contestant and actress also said, "In terms of what is happening from what I read, they are getting suspended right? I mean I just feel when you get an opportunity to represent your country, it's a really big privilege to get that and it shouldn't be taken lightly. I believe because by the end of the day the youth that is our next generation is actually they are watching and learning from their idols. So... that's all I have to say on this." Earlier, actress Esha Gupta, who was asked about her ‘friend’ Hardik’s comments on the show, she lost her cool and said, "Who is the one who told you (Hardik Pandya) is my friend? ". The cricketers are currently suspended and waiting for the Supreme Court hearing.<doc-sep>Hack: Indian cricketers Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul have received a lot of flak and criticism for his sexist and misogynist comments earlier this month on Karan Johar's talk show. Recently, Pandya's ex-girlfriend Elli AvRam reacted to the controversy at an award ceremony. Indian cricketers Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul have received a lot of flak and criticism for his sexist and misogynist comments earlier this month on Karan Johar's talk show, 'Koffee With Karan'. The comments were not well received, and have thus landed him in the hot waters. Due to the debacle, BCCI had to take matters into their own hands, and have suspended the Indian all-rounders from the national team. Recently, Pandya's ex-girlfriend Elli AvRam reacted to the controversy at an award ceremony and stated that she returned to India just a few days back and that she has been getting messages from various journalists regarding this, but did not know how to react as she had no idea about it. Read: 'Being Crass Is Not A Crime': Swara Bhasker On Hardik Pandya, KL Rahul Facing Legal Ramifications, Details Inside However, she added that she saw a few clips, and decided that the entire incident was really sad, and was quite surprised as this was not the same Hardik Pandya she knew before. Speaking about his suspension from the national team, she said that only once is a person given a chance to represent the country, and that should not be taken lightly as many look up to the youth, and learn from their idols, and so this behaviour should not be encouraged. Elli AvRam and Hardik Pandya dated for a while before they parted ways for unknown reasons. Hardik has been slammed mercilessly for his sexist, misogynist and racist comments. Some of his statements that sparked a row were when he stated that he likes to ’observe’ women ‘move’ as he was from ‘black side’ on why he never asked for their names. Read: 'People Make Mistakes. Let's Not Take It Too Far', Says Sourav Ganguly In Defence Of Hardik Pandya And KL Rahul He boasted about his sex life to his parents and they were fine with it and also revealed how they felt proud when he pointed out multiple women in a party on who interests him. The cricketer also said the man who has ‘talent’ wins the girl after Rahul said it’s up to the girl on the question "If you all hit on the same women, then how do you decide?" Both he and Rahul have been dropped from the ongoing series in Australia and the upcoming New Zealand tour following the controversy. The duo has issued ‘’unconditional apologies’ in reply to the show-cause notice sent to them by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Get the latest entertainment news from India & around the world. Now follow your favourite television celebs and telly updates. Republic World is your one-stop destination for trending Bollywood news. Tune in today to stay updated with all the latest news and headlines from the world of entertainment.<doc-sep>Clarke thinks Hardik is an important part of the Indian ODI team. Hardik Pandya is facing a lot of heat for his remarks on the talk show 'Koffee with Karan'. After getting sent back from the Australian tour and been suspended for the limited overs series against New Zealand, Pandya is set for a hearing on his behaviour from the Supreme Court-appointed Committee of Administrators (CoA). There has been ample criticism for Pandya’s comments on the show but the severity of punishment has also been questioned by fans and former cricketers. Australia’s 2010 World Cup-winning captain Michael Clarke has also reacted on the situation and gave his verdict on the matter. While he did not directly refer to Pandya’s comments on the show, Clarke admitted that Pandya is important to the Indian side in preparation for the World Cup. "A talented player like Hardik is very necessary for the balance of the side. He can win games alone with his batting and I am confident he will be in that World Cup squad," Clarke sounded confident. Clarke also talked about how young cricketers should focus on earning respect while the monetary aspect of the game. He talked about how respecting everyone is important regardless of the fact you are a star or an international cricketer. "How much money you have earned is irrelevant because most important thing is to earn and give respect. I think it all starts with how you have been brought up. "Respecting every individual is very important. It starts with respecting elders regardless of profession," Clarke then went on to talk about how every individual makes mistakes but is important to move on and learn from that. "Professional sportspersons are role models, recognized and they have a responsibility. Having said that, everyone makes mistakes and one needs to move on and learn from them," said Clarke. Hardik’s comments on the show were deemed to be “sexist and misogynist” by many fans and he faced a huge backlash on social media. He was called back along with KL Rahul, who was a part of the show with him, from the Australian tour. They were subsequently suspended for an indefinite period pending an inquiry. Earlier last week, CoA decided to appoint an ombudsman to carry the inquiry of Hardik and Rahul's conduct in the Karan Johar-hosted talk show. On Saturday, BCCI acting President C K Khanna CoA to lift the suspension on Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul and allow them more game time ahead of World Cup 2019. "They made a mistake, and they have already been suspended and called back from the series against Australia. They have also submitted an unconditional apology," Khanna wrote in his letter to the CoA. "I suggest that pending inquiry we reinstate both the cricketers into the Indian squad immediately and allow them to join the team in New Zealand at the earliest."<doc-sep>
Indian cricketers Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul found themselves in a sticky spot after the duo made inappropriate comments about women on a talk show hosted by filmmaker Karan Johar. Following the broadcast of the episode, which was later removed from online streaming platform Hotstar, both Rahul and Pandya received flak on social media for making racist, sexist and misogynist comments on the show. Now in a new development, Hardik Pandya’s rumoured ex-girlfriend Elli AvRam has reacted on the controversy. As per reports, the two had dated for a while before parting their ways for unknown reasons. At an award ceremony when asked to comment on the matter, Elli AvRam said, “I just came back to India and I have been getting messages from journalists who have been asking me questions regarding this and I had no idea what they were talking about. But then I have seen certain footage and I just think it’s very sad.” She added, “I got a little bit surprised because that’s not really the Hardik Pandya I personally once used to know! I think it’s great that people are reacting and putting their foot down on this kind of behaviour because it’s about time we all realize that this kind of mentality is not cool. Neither is it something to brag about.” Talking about the suspension, the actress said, “On terms of what is happening from what I read, they are getting suspended right? I mean I just feel when you get an opportunity to represent your country, it’s a really big privilege to get that and it shouldn’t be taken lightly. I believe because by the end of the day the youth that is our next generation are actually they are watching and learning from their idols. So… that’s all I have to say on this.” Earlier, Esha Gupta also lost her cool during an event in Mumbai when a reporter asked her about “her friend Hardik Pandya.” “Who is the one who told you (Hardik Pandya) is my friend?” Esha Gupta said. Esha even went on to say, “Firstly, women should not compare themselves with men. We are the best in every respect. I don’t want anyone to feel bad, but why don’t you give birth to a child? We suffer from periods five days every month and even then we have to dance, go to an office, and take care of the children. When you can do all this, you become superior, adding, I do not think anyone should talk bad about any woman, if you think your family is not worried about it, then be it, but it is wrong in Humanity.” Both Rahul and Pandya are currently suspended by BCCI for their remark on women.