Following the CoA’s decision to lift their bans, Indian cricketers Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul are set to be back in action soon.
All-rounder Pandya will be heading to New Zealand to join the Indian team for the ongoing five-match ODI series, while batsman Rahul has been included in the India A squad that is playing England Lions in five one-dayers.
“Hardik Pandya will be sent to New Zealand to join the team at the earliest and KL Rahul will join the India A squad to play the last 3 one-day games against England Lions,” said BCCI in a press release.
Earlier on 24 January, the suspensions on Indian cricketers Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul were lifted by the Committee of Administrators (CoA), two weeks after they were sent home from the tour of Australia due to their sexist comments on a TV show.
"The above matter and decision has been taken with the concurrence of the Learned Amicus Curiae, Mr. P.S. Narasimha. In view of the above, the suspension orders dated 11.01.2019 is immediately lifted pending appointment and adjudication of the allegations by the BCCI Ombudsman," read a statement from the CoA, issued by the BCCI.
However, an inquiry will take place into the matter, for which an ombudsman is to be appointed by the Supreme Court. The apex court has listed the matter tentatively for 5 February.
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