New sexism scandal for cricket after Indian stars' TV misogyny

Ersin Çelik
10:1311/01/2019, Friday
U: 11/01/2019, Friday
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SEX AND RACE

Pandya, 25, managed to mix sexism and racism on the TV show.

Bejewelled and wearing yellow sunglasses, Pandya said he emulates the "West Indies and black culture", which he credited for teaching him just how to treat women.

"You are just watching (women at a nightclub). You are just watching and observing how they move," he said.

"I am a little from the black side, so I have to see how they move first. Then I can imagine the picture."

He also said that when he lost his virginity, he bragged to his parents and, when at a party, pointed to multiple women and told his parents: "I have something going on with each of them".

On Wednesday, Pandya posted an apology on social media, saying he "got carried away with the nature of the show" - which encourages guests to gossip and divulge personal details.

But the cricket board is not happy with an apology and may impose more penalties, according to NDTV news channel's website.

"Such action is necessary, and important, for the most obvious reason: Hardik Pandya's casual misogyny and sexism speak directly to the larger problem that is roiling our society," said Prem Panicker, a senior cricket journalist.

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