Indi, Jan. 16 -- The Koffee with Karan controversy has put Indian cricketers Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul out of the ongoing Australia ODI series as well as the forthcoming New Zealand tour. While a return in the Indian Premier League and the ICC World Cup for the duo also remains a big talking point, it isn't yet known what sort of a turn their careers will take. The developments in the matter have been heartwrenching for the cricketers and now Hardik's father Himanshu has revealed that his son has even refused to leave the house or attend phone calls, after being given provisional suspension by the BCCI.

"He watched the match (India vs Australia 2nd ODI). Ever since he has returned from Australia, he has not stepped out of the house. He is...