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| Harsha Bhogle | |
|---|---|
| Name | Harsha Bhogle |
| Birth date | 1961 |
| Birth place | Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Occupation | Cricket commentator, journalist, author, broadcaster |
| Alma mater | Osmania University, Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad |
Harsha Bhogle is an Indian cricket commentator, journalist, broadcaster and author noted for his work across television, radio and print media in India, the United Kingdom, the United States, and on global platforms. He has been associated with major tournaments such as the ICC Cricket World Cup, Indian Premier League, and bilateral series involving India national cricket team, Australia national cricket team, and England cricket team, and has worked with organisations including the BBC, ESPNcricinfo, and Cricbuzz. Bhogle's career bridges institutions like the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad and events such as the 1999 Cricket World Cup, reflecting intersections with broadcasters like Star Sports and Sky Sports.
Bhogle was born in Hyderabad in the former state of Andhra Pradesh and attended Nizam College before studying chemical engineering at Osmania University and later earning a postgraduate diploma from the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad, where contemporaries included students who went on to join firms like Tata Group and Infosys. During his formative years he played club cricket and interacted with organisations such as the Hyderabad Cricket Association and coaches tied to the Ranji Trophy, while also being exposed to broadcasters like the All India Radio and shows on Doordarshan which influenced his interest in sports media.
Bhogle began broadcasting with All India Radio and moved into television with assignments for Doordarshan and private networks, later joining international platforms including the BBC and ESPNcricinfo for coverage of events like the ICC Champions Trophy and tours by the Australia national cricket team and Pakistan national cricket team. He has commentated for tournaments such as the Indian Premier League on channels like Star Sports, covered the ICC Cricket World Cup for global audiences, and worked alongside figures from Sky Sports and commentators associated with Channel Nine (Australia). His career intersected with administrators and players from boards like the Board of Control for Cricket in India, teams such as England cricket team and West Indies cricket team, and media organisations including Cricbuzz and ESPN.
Bhogle has contributed columns and features to publications including The Hindu, The Times of India, Hindustan Times, and international outlets associated with ESPNcricinfo and Wisden Cricketers' Almanack. His writing has covered tours featuring the India national cricket team, analyses of players like Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, and Ricky Ponting, and commentary on tournaments such as the Ashes series and the ICC World Twenty20. He has authored and co-authored books and long-form pieces published by houses connected to cricket literature and sports publishing, engaging with editors and publishers who have also worked with authors of biographies on figures like Don Bradman and Imran Khan.
Beyond commentary and print, Bhogle has presented and hosted television programmes and documentaries for networks including BBC, Star Sports, and streaming partners tied to the Indian Premier League, and has participated in panel discussions with journalists from The Guardian and The New York Times as well as broadcasters from Sky Sports and ESPN. He has delivered talks at institutions such as the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad, Indian School of Business, and corporate events for groups including Reliance Industries and multinational consultancies, appearing alongside personalities from cricket administration, corporate leadership and entertainment industries.
Bhogle's work has been recognised by industry awards and honours involving media bodies and cricket organisations, with citations in lists and features by outlets like ESPNcricinfo, Wisden Cricketers' Almanack, and national newspapers including The Hindu and The Times of India. He has been invited to serve on juries and panels for sports journalism awards and has been acknowledged in retrospectives about broadcasters who shaped coverage of events such as the ICC Cricket World Cup and the Indian Premier League.
Bhogle is married and has family ties while maintaining residences and professional bases that have linked him to cities including Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, and metropolitan centres associated with broadcasting assignments such as Mumbai and London. His networks include relationships with players, journalists, broadcasters and administrators from entities like the Board of Control for Cricket in India, ICC, and international cricket boards, and he has been involved in mentoring and educational activities connected to institutes including Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad and media workshops.
Category:Indian cricket commentators Category:1961 births Category:People from Hyderabad, India