A video of Harsha Bhogle calling Rohit Sharma vada pav has gone viral
In the 2023 World Cup semi-final clash between India vs New Zealand, the Men in Blue skipper won the toss and opted to bat first at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium.
Rohit Sharma, leading the charge, unleashed an onslaught against bowlers like Trent Boult, Tim Southee, and Lockie Ferguson, scoring 47 runs off just 29 balls, featuring 4 fours and 4 sixes.
“Hold my vada pav,” Harsha Bhogle makes bemusing comment on Rohit Sharma during commentary, video goes viral
🗣 Harsha Bhogle :- Hold my Vada Pav May Be… #RohitSharma #HarshaBhogle #VadaPav pic.twitter.com/ilIqRWN2Z6
— Altamash (@thealtamashmir) November 15, 2023
Bhogle’s Vada Pav Comment
However, Harsha Bhogle’s ‘Vada Pav’ comment on live commentary faced criticism online, with fans expressing disappointment, feeling Rohit deserved a more fitting acknowledgment for his splendid performance against New Zealand.
Harsha Bhogle clarified that his comment wasn’t intended to belittle the Indian skipper but was a response to trolls who mock the batsman during lean patches. Despite this explanation, some fans remained dissatisfied with Bhogle’s choice of words.
India vs New Zealand
India swiftly reached the 100-run mark in 12 overs, thanks to the dynamic partnership between Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill. The favorable batting conditions allowed the openers to provide a strong start for the team.
Rohit Sharma, displaying intent from the beginning, counterattacked Trent Boult in the first over, scoring 10 runs. He continued his assault on Boult and Tim Southee until Kane Williamson’s exceptional catch in the deep ended his innings.
Who’s Harsha Bhogle?
For those unfamiliar, Harsha Bhogle, born on July 19, 1961, is a renowned Indian cricket commentator and journalist, earning acclaim in the global cricket broadcasting industry.
Starting his commentary career at the age of 19 with All India Radio in Hyderabad, Bhogle became the first Indian commentator invited by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation in 1991–92.
He has covered India’s Australian tours for ABC Radio Grandstand and worked for the BBC during the 1996 and 1999 Cricket World Cups. Since 2009, Bhogle has covered all Indian Premier League seasons.
His tenure with the BCCI commentary team faced a setback in April 2016 due to alleged criticism from Indian players. Bhogle has hosted television programs like Harsha Online, Harsha Unplugged, and the School Quiz Olympiad for ESPN and Star Sports.
Married to Anita, his classmate from IIM Ahmedabad, Bhogle resides in Mumbai with their two adult sons. The couple jointly runs a sports-based communication consultancy.
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