KL Rahul on KWK Backlash and Career Impact

Indian cricketer KL Rahul has opened up about the significant impact of the 2019 Koffee With Karan controversy on his life and career. Appearing on a podcast with Nikhil Kamath, Rahul explained that the backlash from comments made on the show led to his suspension by the BCCI, which scarred him emotionally and changed his personality. The episode, which also involved cricketer Hardik Pandya, was pulled down by Disney+ Hotstar due to the 'sexist' remarks made. Despite apologizing, both players were suspended and fined by the BCCI, but were later reinstated to play in the IPL and the 2019 World Cup. Rahul described how the incident affected his confidence and social interactions, making him more reserved. He is now preparing for the Duldeep Trophy 2024, aiming for a comeback to the Indian Test squad against Bangladesh.