4 facets of the extravagant journey of Harsha Bhogle in commentary

A sheet in hand, coffee (well some might like tea too) on the table, and doing all the talking with a mic in the comfort of an air-conditioned room; that is the general perception of an average cricket fan about a commentator. However, commentator's job is way harder than one can imagine.

One man who has been doing this job with utmost integrity is Harsha Bhogle. Harsha has been doing wonders within the four walls of the commentary box. Well, no write-up will be able to justify his contribution to the field of commentary; but one can always try. Let us have a look at the embarking journey of Harsha Bhogle all through these years.

#1 Pin-point Analysis

How many "genuine" cricket-analysts do we know who haven't played international cricket? Well, maybe four or five. Let's reconstruct the question. How many Indian cricket-analysts do we know who haven't played international cricket? The answer would be none other than Harsha Bhogle.

Having covered more than 400 ODIs and 100 Tests, Harsha Bhogle has been one of the best in the world in this field. Bhogle has set high standards for his accurate analysis of the game.

It would be safe to call Harsha Bhogle as the MS Dhoni of commentary. The reason for that would be Bhogle's ability to understand and read the game with a tinge of wit to go with it.

#2 Taking his fellow commentators on

Harsha Bhogle is India’s favorite commentator by many a mile. Such is his authority over words that other famous commentators often think twice before they say anything in his presence.

In the past, there have been many instances when Harsha Bhogle completely dethroned his co-commentator with a quick and witty reply. Of all, the most famous one is when Geoffrey Boycott commented on the absence of Sachin Tendulkar from the Lord's honors board.

Sachin Tendulkar was completed playing his last innings at Lord's. Meanwhile, Bhogle and Boycott were sharing the commentary box during the lunch time show. Geoffrey asked the Indian commentator what he thought about the Little Master's absence from the Lord's honors board. However, Bhogle's quick and witty reply stunned Boycott.

#3 Word-Game strong rather very strong

Harsha Bhogle: The Sultan of Witty Commentary

He is a commentator in the purest sense of the word. He is a die-hard cricket fan who says it as he sees it. Ever since his early commentary days, Bhogle has entertained the audience with one witty one-liner after another. Of all, the famous one is the one he mande regarding MS Dhoni.

Background: When MS Dhoni lost the toss once again

Harsha Bhogle: MS Dhoni has yet again called for the heads to the coin which has two tails.

#4 Comeback after faring around some controversies.

Harsha Bhogle too had bad times

The greatness of a man is always defined by how he deals with the controversies surrounding him.

A commentator can sometimes become the reason of ire because of his straightforward talks and sarcastic comments. Of which, Harsha has also been the victim.

Background: When Amitabh Bachchan tweeted on commentators' not praising Indian cricketers

It all started in 2016 T20I World Cup when Amitabh Bachchan's tweet indirectly targeted Harsha Bhogle. The story had just started as MS Dhoni's reply to Amitabh Bachchan's tweet led to more controversies. The tough times didn't end there for Harsha as he was later removed from the IPL panel for its ninth season without any reasons being stated by the authorities.

However, it was the will of Harsha that brought him back to where he belongs. It was almost after an year that he got his place back within the four walls of the commentary box. Thus, Harsha Bhogle would always be that perfect example for a person to look at off the field.