Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul have bans lifted by BCCI
Thursday 24 January 2019 15:16, UK
India's cricket board has lifted the bans imposed on Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul for comments made about women on a talk show.
All-rounder Pandya and batsman Rahul were ordered home from India's recent tour of Australia following the remarks.
The BCCI said on Thursday that the suspensions have been "lifted pending appointment and adjudication of the allegations" against the pair.
Pandya could now link up with India's limited-overs squad in New Zealand - the second ODI takes place in Mount Maunganui on Saturday, with India having won the first by eight wickets in Napier on Tuesday.
Rahul, meanwhile, may play for India A in the ongoing one-day series against England Lions.
Pandya apologised for his comments on Indian TV show Koffee with Karan in which he spoke about his "hook-ups" with women.
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The 25-year-old tweeted: "Honestly, I got a bit carried away with the nature of the show. In no way did I mean to disrespect or hurt anyone's sentiments. Respect."
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