Harsha Bhogle skipped KKR vs GT match: tweet caused social media frenzy

The 39th match of IPL 2025 was played between Kolkata Knight Riders and Gujarat Titans at the Eden Gardens on 21 April. By winning 39 runs in this match, Gujarat has strengthened its position with 12 points in the points table. Let me tell you, Harsha Bhogle was not part of the commentary panel for this match.

According to reports, Harsha Bhogle and Simon Duols have been removed from the commentary panel of KKR’s home matches. Let me tell you, both Bhogle and Dum had said that the curator of Eden Gardens is not supporting the home team, in such a situation, Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane should find a new home ground. There was a lot of ruckus on social media about this statement.

Now in the meantime, veteran commentator Harsha Bhogle came forward and revealed why he did not comment in the KKR vs GT match.

Harsha Bhogle made a big disclosure

Harsha Bhogle tweeted on social media on Tuesday, April 22 after the match of Kolkata Knight Riders and Gujarat Titans, saying that the rosters are prepared before the tournament started and according to that he had to comment in only two matches in Kolkata. He went there in the first match but then he could not be a part of the second match due to the family emergency.

“Some improper conclusions are being made about why I was not in the match played in Kolkata yesterday. Simply put it, it was not in the list of matches in which I have to comment! Asking me, the problem would be solved. Rosters are ready before the tournament starts. I was kept in the roster for two matches in Kolkata. I went there for the first match and I did not go in the first match.”

There are some inapprpriate conclusions being Drawn about why I wasn’T at Yesterday’s Game in Kolkata. Quite simply, it wasn’t on the list of matches I was down to do! Asking me would have resolved the issue. Rosters are done before the tournament starts. I was rostered for two…

– Harsha Bhogle (@Bhogleharsha) April 22, 2025