Pandya called up by India for New Zealand tour

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Hardik Pandya will join up with India's squad in New Zealand after the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) temporarily lifted his ban.

All-rounder Pandya and international team-mate KL Rahul were suspended on January 11 following controversial comments made on the television show 'Koffee with Karan'.

The BCCI lifted the "interim suspension orders" against the pair - who both apologised to the board - with immediate effect on Thursday, pending the appointment and adjudication of the board's ombudsman.

Pandya will fly out to join his colleagues during their limited-overs tour of New Zealand, with India already 1-0 up in a five-match ODI series after an eight-wicket victory in Napier on Wednesday.

After the one-dayers, the tourists take on the Black Caps in a trio Twenty20 fixtures.

Batsman Rahul, meanwhile, has been added to the India A squad for the remainder of their one-day series against the England Lions.

"Hardik Pandya will be sent to New Zealand to join the team at the earliest and KL Rahul will join the India A squad to play the last three one-day games against England Lions," the BCCI said in a statement.

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