Dengue sidelines Harsha Bhogle from Pakistan-India World Cup clash

Harsha Bhogle, a renowned Indian cricket commentator, has been diagnosed with dengue fever and will not be present in the commentary box for the much-anticipated World Cup 2023 clash between Pakistan and India on October 14.

Bhogle made the announcement on his official X (Formerly Twitter) handle. He expressed his disappointment at missing out on the Pakistan vs India match saying, “I am disappointed at having to miss out on #IndiavsPak on the 14th.” “But I have dengue and the resultant weakness, and lowered immunity, will make it impossible,” he added.

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However, he remains hopeful of returning to commentary duty for India’s match against Bangladesh on October 19th in Pune. He said, “I am hoping to be back in time for the game on the 19th.”

Dengue fever is a mosquito-borne tropical disease that can lead to severe flu-like symptoms. In severe cases, it can be life-threatening. The disease has already impacted the World Cup, with Indian batter Shubman Gill also contracting the virus and missing India’s first two games.

Harsha Bhogle also thanked his colleagues and broadcast team for taking extra workload in Australia vs India match. He wrote, “My colleagues, and the broadcast crew, have been very helpful (and took on the extra workload during the second half of #IndiaVsAus) and I look forward to saying thank you to them in person.”