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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Three private doctors arrested in illegal scanning case involving 31 minor pregnant girls in KR Pet
Mandya: Police on Tuesday arrested three private doctors in connection with a case involving alleged illegal scanning of 31 minor pregnant girls at a private diagnostic centre in KR Pet. The accused were later remanded to judicial custody.
The arrested doctors have been identified as Dr. Divyachetan of Chetana Maternity Centre, Dr. Harshit of Navi Diagnostic Centre, and Dr. Harish of Kushal Diagnostic Centre.
Police said Priyanka, a gynaecologist attached to a government hospital, is absconding and efforts are under way to trace her.
The case came to light after Karnataka Lokayukta Police recently conducted raids, during which illegal sex determination tests on minor pregnant girls were allegedly detected at two diagnostic centres in KR Pet town.
Following the raids, District Health and Family Welfare Officer Dr. Mohan, Deputy Director of the Women and Child Development Department P.S. Asha, and District Child Protection Officer Rashmi inspected several diagnostic centres and filed cases at KR Pet Town and Rural police stations.
According to the allegations, Navi Diagnostic Centre conducted scans on 24 minor pregnant girls, including 19 cases in 2024 and five in 2025. Kushal Diagnostic Centre is accused of conducting scans on seven minor pregnant girls.
Meanwhile, Deputy Commissioner Dr. Kumar has directed taluk vigilance committees to inspect all 63 ultrasound scanning centres in the district and submit reports within 10 days.
Officials said the Tahsildar of each taluk has been appointed chairperson of the respective committee.
