20 timeless commentary quotes by Harsha Bhogle

An ever-smiling person, who according to dashing opener and former cricketer Virender Sehwag is a poetic commentator, has been entertaining and mesmerising many with his expert analysis for years now.

One of cricketing world’s most famous voices Harsha Bhogle turned 55 on Tuesday. An ever-smiling person, who according to dashing opener and former cricketer Virender Sehwag is a poetic commentator, has been entertaining and mesmerising many with his expert analysis for years now. READ MORE: Hilarious Twitter conversation between Virender Sehwag and Harsha Bhogle on latter’s birthday

An IIM Ahmedabad graduate, Bhogle could have chosen any other posh job in any part of this world. But it was cricket that chose him. Having no experience of playing the game, Bhogle made it to the elite panel of commentators due to his sheer passion for the game and extraordinary eloquence. READ MORE: Not everyone should go back into the IPL auction, feels Harsha Bhogle

He has produced planet of gems during his commentary career. On the occasion of his birthday, we select and bring to you the best of his commentary gems, which we are sure will entertain you as much today as they did on the day of the game. Check the presentation below:

1.  On Sachin Tendulkar while replying to Geoffrey Boycott.

Geoffrey Boycott once quipped, “Sachin may be a great batsman but he never got his name at the Lord’s honours board.”

Harsha Bhogle replied:

 

2.  On Chris Gayle’s maverick approach in the IPL.

 

3. On Tendulkar’s patent drive off Ishant Sharma in IPL

 

4.  On India-England rivalry.

Michael Atherton said, “It is England but India has more support in the stadium, and the pitch is completely assisting your spinners. Says a lot about our hospitality, right?”

Harsha Bhogle replied:

 

5.  On Yuvraj Singh and Robin Uthappa’s brisk partnership in a T20 game.

 

6.  On Dhoni’s knack of getting it wrong at the toss.

 

7. When Harsha Bhagle took a dig at Sourav Ganguly.

Sourav Ganguly: “To be honest, I really enjoy hearing you talk about the game Harsha. So much passion, so much in touch with the game. You’ve been around for a while though.”

Harsha Bhogle replied: 

 

8.  On Sachin Tendulkar’s dismissal to Michael Vaughan in 2002.

 

9.  When Virender Sehwag got too many chances against New Zealand.

 

10. Harsha Bhogle praising Rahul Dravid.

 

11.  Harsha Bhogle trolls Nasser Hussain.

Nasser Hussain: “When can I see India playing in a football World Cup?”

Harsha Bhogle replied:

 

12. On Cheteshwar Pujara’s brilliance against the red ball.

 

13.  On Sachin’s ultimate Test outing. 

 

14. On Dhoni’s lightening quick reflexes to dispatch Mitchell Starc.

 

15. On Rajat Bhatia’s witty bowling.

 

16.  On Shakib Al Hasan’s slow spin bowling.

 

17.  On Rahul Dravid’s farewell to Rajasthan Royals.

 

18.  On Anil Kumble’s maiden Test ton.

 

19. On Michael Clarke despite getting caught waiting for the umpire’s call.

 

20.  When questioned about his CGPA as a student during delivering a lecture at IIM –Ahmedabad.

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