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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Tumakuru: Dalit family allegedly prevented from entering temple; accused arrested
Tumakuru: Police in Turuvekere have arrested a 65-year-old man for allegedly obstructing a Dalit family from entering a temple and making caste-based remarks, officials said on Saturday.
The accused, identified as Rajanna, has been booked under provisions of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act based on a complaint filed by Rangaramu T. of Thuyalahalli village.
According to the FIR, the incident took place on April 18 around 5:30 pm when Rangaramu T. and his family visited the Sri Ranganathaswamy temple in Mallur village to offer prayers. It states that the accused allegedly objected to their entry and made remarks referring to caste hierarchy and questioning their presence inside the temple premises.
The FIR further states that the accused made additional remarks asserting that such entry into the temple was not permitted and asked the family to leave. It also mentions that the complainant was subjected to mental harassment through these statements.
Following the complaint, DySP Om Prakash Gowda along with revenue officials and police visited the spot and conducted an inspection.
Further investigation is underway.
