File photo of Hardik Pandya.
Star all-rounder of Indian cricket team Hardik Pandya Once again in controversy. While returning to India from the United Arab Emirates, Pandya, who was a member of Team India in the T20 World Cup, ran into trouble as Indian customs officials on Monday confiscated two watches worth around Rs 5 crore at the Mumbai airport. Pandya later clarified on Twitter that the watches were worth Rs 1.5 crore.
However, looking back, this is not the first time that Pandya has been in the limelight for all the wrong reasons. Let us know some controversies related to Hardik Pandya away from the cricket field.
‘Koffee With Karan’ show controversy
In the year 2019, Hardik Pandya cited trouble in the popular TV show ‘Koffee with Karan’. fellow mate, KL RahulHis name was also dragged in the mud as Hardik had made some lewd remarks about the women in his life. There was a lot of ruckus about this interview of Hardik and he had to apologize on social media after losing his place in the Indian team for some time.
Not only this, BCCI took action against him and banned him for two matches. Apart from Hardik, KL Rahul was also banned for two matches. Along with this, a fine of Rs 20 lakh each was also imposed on both of them.
before hearty Kunal Pandya Was stopped by customs at Mumbai airport last year. During this, undeclared gold and some expensive watches were confiscated from him. Krunal could not properly respond to the inquiries of the officials due to which custom duty of about 38 per cent was paid on the value of the goods.
Let us tell you that a person residing abroad for more than a year can get gold duty free up to Rs 50,000 in India. At the same time, for women, this exemption is up to one lakh rupees. Women can come to India with duty free gold up to Rs 1 lakh.
At the same time, duty free conditions are applicable only on gold jewellery. Duty has to be paid on gold coins and biscuits.
Hardik’s performance in T20 World Cup 2021
Hardik Pandya’s performance was very poor in the recently concluded T20 World Cup in UAE. He took the field for the team in three matches in which he scored 69 runs at an average of just 34.50. At the same time, he bowled only four overs in the tournament, in which he did not get any wicket.
Not only in T20 World Cup, but also in the second leg IPLHardik could not spread his shine. Hardik, who played for Mumbai Indians, could not show anything special in the batting while he stayed away from bowling due to injury.
Krunal’s dispute with Deepak Hooda
Last year, Kunal Pandya’s feud with Deepak Hooda made a lot of headlines in the domestic season. Hooda had accused Kunal, who played for Baroda, that Kunal, who was captaining the team with him, abused and threatened him.
Subsequently, the State Cricket Association conducted an inquiry and suspended Hooda, accusing him of indiscipline. The Cricket Association said that they have violated the rule of bio bubble. Because he had left the hotel room without informing the management.
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