Harsha Bhogle reveals why he is not commenting in ICC World Test Championship Final
Says had to "pull out regretfully" for this reason
New Delhi: Senior Cricket commentator popularly known as ‘Voice of Cricket’ Harsha Bhogle on Tuesday revealed why he was not commentating in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final that is set to begin on June 18 at Lords.
Bhogle took to his official Twitter handle and revealed the reason why had to “regretfully pull out” of the match that will be played between India and New Zealand.
Several users on the micro-blogging site had raised questions over the expulsion of Bhogle from the panel of commentators for the historic game. Commentators on the panel of WTC Final include Sunil Gavaskar, Kumar Sangakarra, Nasser Hussain, Simon Doull, Isa Guha, Ian Bishop, Michael Atherton, Dinesh Karthik, and Craig McMillan.
Bhogle, in the tweet, noted that he was hoping to be in Southampton this week to take part in the game as a commentator but the quarantine requirement would mean he has to stay away from home for at least 28 days for one game.
He further added that he had spent a lot of time in bio-bubbles lately and there are more to come in the coming days and hence he chose to stay at home which he said he was enjoying at the moment.
“I was hoping to be in Southampton this week for the #WTCFinals. But quarantine requirements meant I would have to be away for 27-28 days for one game. I have spent a lot of time in bubbles and there are more ahead. I am enjoying being home and so, regretfully, had to pull out.” Bhogle wrote in the tweet.
I was hoping to be in Southampton this week for the #WTCFinals. But quarantine requirements meant I would have to be away for 27-28 days for one game. I have spent a lot of time in bubbles and there are more ahead. I am enjoying being home and so, regretfully, had to pull out
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) June 15, 2021
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Elephant calf brought from Bijnor kept under care at Pilibhit Tiger Reserve
Pilibhit (PTI): A 19-day-old elephant calf, brought from Bijnor, was placed under care at the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve (PTR) on Sunday, an official said and added that the calf got separated from its mother in the forest area of Bijnor.
The calf was born on December 2 in the Bijnor forest area and got separated from its mother shortly after birth, the official said.
The forest department made several attempts to reunite it with its mother, but without any success. To ensure the calf's safety and better care, it was decided to transfer it to the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve on the instructions of senior officials.
On Saturday, Deputy Director Manish Singh received the calf. Special arrangements have been made in the reserve for its care. It has been kept in a safe and clean environment to provide it with a natural setting and protect it from external noise and disturbances.
Singh told reporters that raising an 19-day-old calf is challenging.
It requires a special diet as a substitute for mother's milk and constant monitoring.
He said a special team has been formed to provide 24-hour care. Since the calf is very young, it is being cared for like a newborn baby.
According to Singh, the primary responsibility for monitoring the calf's health has been entrusted to PTR's veterinarian, Dr Daksh Gangwar. Under his supervision, a complete record of the calf's health checkups, diet, and body temperature is being maintained. The team is ensuring that the calf does not contract any infection.
