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Harsha Bhogle on Digvesh Rathi-Jitesh Sharma run out incident

Harsha Bhogle on Digvesh Rathi-Jitesh Sharma run out incident

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The Indian Premier League 2025 (IPL) match between host Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Tuesday took an interesting turn yet marred by a bit of controversy when LSG bowler Digvesh Rathi tried to run out RCB stand-in-skipper Jitesh Sharma — who was taking the game away from LSG with his blinder — at the non-strikers’ end in the 17th over. Rathi’s appeal, however, was deemed not out after it was sent upstairs. LSG skipper Rishabh Pant also withdrew the appeal when asked by the on-field umpires, but the effect was already ruled out due to the MCC Law 38.3.1.2, which basically won’t allow the bowler to effect the run out after completing the action. While trying to inflict a run-out on the non-strikers’ end, what Rathi did was all under the cricketing rules. However, this didn’t stop voices from questioning the spirit of the game. Story continues below this ad Commentator Harsha Bhogle reiterated the same and said, “You play by the laws.” He took to X …

Suryakumar Yadav Offers Umbrella To Harsha Bhogle Amid Heavy Rain. Internet Says ‘Moment Of The Season’. Watch

Suryakumar Yadav Offers Umbrella To Harsha Bhogle Amid Heavy Rain. Internet Says ‘Moment Of The Season’. Watch

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Mumbai Indians entered the playoffs of IPL 2025 after registering an emphatic 59-run victory over Delhi Capitals on Wednesday at the Wankhede Stadium. Asked to bat first, MI posted a whopping total of 180/5 in 20 overs after Suryakumar Yadav scored 73* off 43 balls. Later, Mitchell Santner and Jasprit Bumrah scalped three wickets each as MI bundled out DC for 121 and won the match by 59 runs. With this win, the five-time champions secured a playoffs berth while DC got knocked out from the race. Suryakumar bagged the Played of the Match award for his performance and one of his sweet gestures towards Harsha Bhogle became the moment of the day. During the post-match presentation, Suryakumar came with an umbrella in hand as it was raining heavily. As the MI batter came towards Harsha, who was supposed to interact with him, he offered his umbrella to the star presenter. Ever seen a post-match interview like this? P.S. – A special shoutout by @surya_14kumar for his POTM award#TATAIPL | #MIvDC | …

Harsha Bhogle Breaks Silence on IPL Commentary Ban at Eden Gardens

Harsha Bhogle Breaks Silence on IPL Commentary Ban at Eden Gardens

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Harsha Bhogle has broken his silence and ended speculations on his IPL commentary ban during the IPL 2025 game between Kolkata Knight Riders and Gujarat Titans on Monday. After the Cricket Association of Bengal insisted that he was only empanelled for two games in Kolkata, which are over. His clarification came a day after CAB’s letter to the BCCI, sent about 10 days ago by its secretary Naresh Ojha, was revealed in the media. In the letter, the body asked for the removal of Harsha Bhogle and Simon Doull from the commentary panel for matches in Kolkata after they stated that the Eden Gardens pitch was not helping the local franchise Kolkata Knight Riders. “There are some inappropriate conclusions being drawn about why I wasn’t at yesterday’s game in Kolkata. Quite simply, it wasn’t on the list of matches I was down to do!” Bhogle posted on ‘X’. “Asking me would have resolved the issue. Rosters are done before the tournament starts. I was rostered for two games in Kolkata. I was there for the …

“Inappropriate Conclusion”: Harsha Bhogle Clarifies Kolkata ‘Red-Flag’ Controversy

“Inappropriate Conclusion”: Harsha Bhogle Clarifies Kolkata ‘Red-Flag’ Controversy

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File photo of Harsha Bhogle© BCCI/Sportzpics Noted commentator Harsha Bhogle has rejected speculation that he was kept away from the IPL match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Gujarat Titans on Monday due to a complaint by the Cricket Association of Bengal, insisting that he was only empanelled for two games in Kolkata, which are over. His clarification came a day after the CAB’s letter to the BCCI, sent about 10 days ago by its secretary Naresh Ojha, was revealed in media reports. In the letter, the body asked for the removal of Bhogle and New Zealand’s Simon Doull from the commentary panel for matches in Kolkata after they stated that the Eden Gardens pitch was not helping the local franchise Kolkata Knight Riders. “There are some inappropriate conclusions being drawn about why I wasn’t at yesterday’s game in Kolkata. Quite simply, it wasn’t on the list of matches I was down to do!” Bhogle posted on ‘X’. “Asking me would have resolved the issue. Rosters are done before the tournament starts. I was …

‘Red-Flagged’ Harsha Bhogle, Simon Doull Removed From IPL Commentary At Eden Gardens

‘Red-Flagged’ Harsha Bhogle, Simon Doull Removed From IPL Commentary At Eden Gardens

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Taking a strong exception to pubic criticism of their curator by Harsha Bhogle and Simon Doull, the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) has red flagged the two cricket experts and requested the BCCI not to assign them commentary duty for Kolkata Knight Riders home matches. Bhogle and Doull got embroiled in the controversy when the former New Zealand cricketer opined that KKR should relocate their franchisee if the curator was not paying any heed to team’s request for spin-friendly tracks while Bhogle said the team should get the home advantage. This was during a panel discussion on a popular website after KKR lost two of their first three home games. Infuriated by their comments, CAB secretary Naresh Ojha wrote to the BCCI nearly 10 days ago, requesting the removal of Bhogle and Doull from the commentary panel for their home games. Interestingly, during Monday’s game between KKR and Gujarat Titans neither Bhogle nor Doull was on commentary duty. However, sources close to Bhogle said the renowned commentator was not slotted for any KKR …

‘Red-Flagged’ Harsha Bhogle, Simon Doull Removed From IPL Commentary At Eden Gardens

Harsha Bhogle, Simon Doull Red-Flagged, BCCI Urged To No Let Duo Commentate At Eden Gardens: Report

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Amid complaints against home pitch curators from the captains and coaches of several Indian Premier League (IPL) teams, the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) has asked the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to ban Harsha Bhogle and Simon Doull from commentating on matches at the Eden Gardens. The request from CAB came after Doull and Bhogle suggested the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) move out of the city over the home curator’s lack of support in preparing pitches as per the franchise’s demands. As per a report in RevSportz, the state association has submitted a strongly worded letter to the BCCI, urging them to bar commentators Harsha Bhogle and/or Simon Doull from commentating on any of the matches at Eden Gardens in the ongoing IPL season. In a chat on Cricbuzz, Doull had suggested the Ajinkya Rahane-led franchise should find a new home ground if the lack of cooperation from the Eden Gardens curator continues. “If he’s (the curator) not taking heed of what the home team wants… I mean, they …

KL Rahul DRS Row: Harsha Bhogle, Robin Uthappa, Others Lose It On Social Media

KL Rahul DRS Row: Harsha Bhogle, Robin Uthappa, Others Lose It On Social Media

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India batter KL Rahul‘s controversial dismissal against Australia on Day 1 of the first Test in Perth triggered a wave of disappointment on social media. Rahul, who looked like India’s best batter on the day, was given out caught behind by the third umpire after Australia decided to review the on-field umpire’s call. The third umpire seemed to have rushed into giving the decision in the bowling side’s favour, without checking multiple angles. The decision, in the end, didn’t just leave KL Rahul, but the entire world of social media fuming. Australia appealed for a caught behind but the on-field umpire refused to raise his finger. The third umpire, however, found a snicko spike on one of the frames as the ball went past Rahul’s bat. However, the popular opinion remained that the spike was from the bat hitting the pad and the bat-ball connection. Even former Australian batter Matthew Hayden suggested the same. “His pad and bat are not together at that point in time as the ball passes. It’s (bat hitting …

On Virat Kohli’s Muted Reaction To Dismissal, Harsha Bhogle Makes ‘Most Expressive’ Comment

On Virat Kohli’s Muted Reaction To Dismissal, Harsha Bhogle Makes ‘Most Expressive’ Comment

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India star Virat Kohli is usually a fireball on the pitch. Particularly during his time as India’s captain, Kohli had formed a reputation for wearing his heart on his sleeve and approaching every game with an aggressive, but fair, demeanour. However, Friday saw a contrasting side of Kohli’s during Day 3 of the first Test between India and New Zealand. With Rachin Ravindra given out, the entire team had gotten up in celebration. However, commentators Harsha Bhogle and Ian Smith spotted that Kohli had kept his celebrations muted. In the 89th over of the New Zealand innings, Ravindra had been given out caught behind off Mohammed Siraj‘s bowling. Not only had the entirety of the Indian team gone up in celebration, even umpire Michael Gough had convincingly given it out. However, after a hestitant review, replays showed that the ball actually had not touched Ravindra’s bat, but instead a separate noise had appeared. Therefore, Ravindra survived. It was then that former batter and now commentator Ian Smith pointed out that Kohli, at first …

Sanju Samson Six Against Bangladesh That Left Ravi Shastri, Harsha Bhogle Stunned. Watch

Sanju Samson Six Against Bangladesh That Left Ravi Shastri, Harsha Bhogle Stunned. Watch

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Sanju Samson smacked a stunning six off Mustafizur Rahman© X (Twitter) Making the most of his opportunity as an opener, Sanju Samson brought Diwali early to the Uppal Stadium in Hyderabad, notching up his maiden century in T20 internationals. Samson hit a whopping 8 sixes over the course of his stay in the crease, with 5 of them coming in a single over. While the entire cricketing fraternity went ga-ga over Samson’s 5 sixes feat, the shot that made the most waves on social media from him wasn’t from that over. In the 8th over of the innings, Samson produced a stunning power-hit over the cover region for a six, leaving commentators, including Ravi Shastri stunned. Mustafizur Rahman bowled a back-of-length delivery outside off. Samson took one step back to put himself in the perfect position and then hit the ball over the cover region for a six, making it look effortless. Ravi Shastri’s stunned reaction to Samson’s hit can be heard in the video. Sanju Samson on a roll! A MAXIMUM …

“It’s My Middle Finger, Can’t Show You”: KKR Star Nitish Rana’s Chat With Harsha Bhogle Is Viral

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Nitish Rana hasn’t played much cricket for KKR in IPL 2024 due to an injury© BCCI/Sportzpics As the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) vs Gujarat Titans (GT) clash was washed out, the 2-time champions were assured of a top-2 finish in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 campaign. The result means KKR would be given two chances of sealing a spot in the final. As Knight Riders star Nitish Rana caught up with commentator Harsha Bhogle after his side’s match against Mumbai Indians, a hilarious conversation took place between the two. Rana, who hasn’t played much cricket this season due to injuries, gave an epic reply when informed by Harsha that he can’t take his eyes off his hands. “Yeah, it’s fine now, but I can’t show it here on camera because it’s the middle finger (chuckles). I’m happy to be back in the team after missing 10 matches. It was a challenging period for me, as I’ve never sat out for so many games in the IPL. I’m grateful to the KKR management for their …