India\u2019s head coach Ravi Shastri says Hardik Pandya and K L Rahul needed a \u201crap on their knuckles\u201d, referring to the duo\u2019s sexist comments on a popular TV show.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pandya and Rahul were in the eye of a massive storm following their sexist comments on \u2018Koffee With Karan\u2019 in January.\u201cPandya and Rahul needed the rap on their knuckles. They would have learnt a lot from what happened, which is good,\u201d Shastri told \u2018Mirror Now\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pandya boasted about hooking up with multiple women and even spoke about how open he is with his parents on the matter.Shastri was asked about the differences in opinion between the BCCI and the team over partners of cricketers travelling with them on long overseas tours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe players know if it is going to affect their performances they will take the decision accordingly. When you see the amount of time they spend away from home, you got to be practical there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cYou are bound to make mistakes and you are bound to be punished at times but that\u2019s not the end of the world. Such experiences just help players to come back stronger, harder and wiser,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBut yes, if it is big event like a world cup or a big tournament where you need the boys to be absolutely focused 24×7 then it\u2019s different but otherwise this day and age you got to be practical and be a little open minded.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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