World Cup 2023: Commentator Harsha Bhogle down with dengue, to miss Ind vs Pak clash

Following the Indian star batter Shubman Gill‘s Dengue fever, the well-known Indian commentator Harsha Bhogle has also been diagnosed with Dengue fever. It means that Harsha Bhogle will not feature in the high-voltage game between India and Pakistan match.

Earlier, Harsha Bhogle missed the India vs Afghanistan match due to fever. Harsha Bhogle shared the disappointing news with his fans on the microblogging platform X, “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. I am hoping to be back in time for the game on the 19th. 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”.

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. I am hoping to be back in time for the game on the 19th. My colleagues, and the broadcast crew, have been very helpful…

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) October 12, 2023

Fans wished speedy recovery

Several social media users expressed his regret at missing the opportunity to cover the much-celebrated clash between India and Pakistan and wished him a speedy recovery in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023.

On his return to the commentators’ box, Bhogle added that he hopes to return to duty for India’s match against Bangladesh on October 19 in Pune.