Harsha Bhogle, who is named the ‘Voice of Cricket’, knowledgeable on Thursday that he’s down with a bout of dengue fever. Bhogle revealed that he will not be within the commentary field for the World Cup 2023 conflict between arch-rivals India and Pakistan in Ahmedabad on Saturday. Bhogle took to his official deal with on social media platform X (previously Twitter) to verify the event. The 62-year-old additionally thanked his co-commentators and the printed group for taking the additional workload after he withdrew the second innings of the India vs Australia match in Chennai, citing well being issues.

On his return to the commentators’ field, Bhogle added that he hopes to return to commentary responsibility for India’s match in opposition to Bangladesh on October 19 in Pune.

“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,” Bhogle posted on X.

I’m disenchanted at having to overlook out on #IndiavsPak on the 14th. But I’ve dengue and the resultant weak spot, and lowered immunity, will make it unattainable. I hope to be again in time for the sport on the nineteenth. My colleagues, and the printed crew, have been very useful…

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) October 12, 2023

India, on Wednesday, made mincemeat of the Afganistan bowlers heading in the right direction to a dominant 8-wicket win.

The win, coupled with its victory over 5-time champions Australia of their marketing campaign opener, would put the hosts in a superb area forward of the weekend conflict with Pakistan.

(With ANI Inputs)