Noted cricket commentator Harsha Bhogle has been sacked by the Board for the Control of Cricket in India (BCCI) from the ongoing ninth edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Reflecting on the news, Bhogle said he had no clue about the reasons for his axing from the IPL commentary panel, adding that he was just being informed that it was the BCCI management's decision.
According to the dawn, the decision regarding the selection of commentators is taken after getting feedback from the players as well as on social media reactions.
Earlier, the 54-year-old sparked controversy when he was allegedly being involved in a heated argument with an official during a World T20 match at Vidarbha Cricket Ground in Nagpur.And Bhogle believes that it could possibly be the reason behind his contract termination.
Following the BCCI's decision, Bhogle received huge support from Twitter, with his fans started trending his name on the social media website.
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app