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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Noida Police hunt man seen in celebratory firing video at wedding
Noida (UP) (PTI): Police have launched a search for an unidentified man after a purported video showing celebratory firing at a wedding ceremony in Sector 93 of Noida went viral on social media, officials said on Monday.
According to police, the incident took place on Saturday night at a banquet hall in Sector 93. A 32-second video circulating online shows a man wearing a half jacket over a black shirt and trousers allegedly attempting celebratory firing. The man is seen struggling with the firearm and failing to discharge it, police said.
An FIR has been registered against the unknown person at Phase Two police station and a police team has been formed to arrest him, they added.
"In connection with the viral video, an FIR has been lodged against an unidentified man. The video relates to a wedding ceremony held on Saturday at a banquet hall in Sector 93. No injuries were reported in the incident," Phase Two station in-charge Vindyachal Tiwari told PTI.
Police said the banquet hall had earlier been warned that action would be taken if any person carrying a weapon was allowed inside the premises.
Citing a Noida police advisory, officials said carrying firearms at social events is strictly prohibited and any brandishing of weapons or celebratory firing attracts action against both the firearm holder and the venue operator.
The advisory also directs event venues to keep fire safety systems functional, ensure alarm systems remain active and maintain proper parking arrangements to avoid congestion, police said.
On November 20, a 10-year-old boy was injured in a separate celebratory firing incident in Noida, in which police arrested three persons involved, officials added.
