IND vs ENG | Twitter reacts as Kevin Pietersen storms out of commentary box after war of words with Harsha Bhogle

01/27/2024

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🤡While India and England are locked into a fierce contest on the pitch in Hyderabad, a different battle ensued in the commentary box. Harsha Bhogle was involved in a heated argument with his Kevin Pietersen on air while discussing about switch hits which ended with the latter storming out.

‌English batter Ollie Pope emerged as the star for England on Day 3 of the first Test against India in Hyderabad. His splendid unbeaten 148 runs, not only showcased fearless shot selection but also demonstrated resilience against the Indian bowling contingent. As Pope remained unbeaten at the end of the day, England secured a crucial lead of 126 runs in the second innings. The tricky Hyderabad pitch also showcased England’s smart adaptability as they indulged in a lot of revere sweeps to unsettle India's spin trio.

𓂃Echoing on the same lines, Bhogle and Pietersen were embroiled in a banter at the commentary box. Bhogle suggested that if batters can switch, bowlers should also be allowed to do that. Contradicting that, Pietersen, who was famous for his switch hits, had something rather hilarious to say. Pietersen, who was commentating alongside Bhogle, expressed his dissatisfaction by abruptly leaving, stating, “I am so happy it’s 25 past 3 local time and I’m off downstairs because you’re talking rubbish”. Pietersen also blamed Bhogle for squashing entertainment into cricket before leaving abruptly. Moreover, the debate continued on Twitter after Day 3 stumps as Bhogle said, "The bowler has to inform the umpire if he wants to bowl left-handed, the batsman must have the same condition". Pietersen sarcastically tweeted, "he was".

🔜The conversation stirred a switch-hit debate on social media and became a topic of discussion within the cricketing community.

Heated switch hit debate

Banter during Ind vs Eng test

ཧKevin Pietersen and Harsha Bhogle Indulged in a banter during India vs England first test😳
— chanchal sarkar (@CHANCHA55457263)

Challenged

꧙Kevin Pietersen has challenged Harsha Bhogle for an arm wrestle fight.
— Cricket Ka Baap (@RajkumarChittor)

For an arm wrestle

꧋Kevin Pietersen has challenged Harsha Bhogle for an arm wrestle fight.
— CRIC.HARI (@HKhurdra72916)

Supporting him

𝓡I too support Kevin Pietersen because Harsha Bhogle never said good things about Punjab Kings.
— Aarushi Joshi (@Aarushijoshii)

On fire

Harsha Bhogle vs Kevin Pietersen is on 🔥

We all know who is Sunny Deol in this scenario.
— Abhishek Ojha (@vicharabhio)

Whats going on

BRUHHH WTF IS THIS Kevin Pietersen vs Harsha bhogle noowww💀💀💀

Lad liye dono bcc
— Jreen (@Jrenn139)

In a quarrel

And today he is getting involved in a quarrel (argument you can say )with about switch hits and stuff where Kohli fans are supporting KP and degrading Harsha bhogle .

That's it that's the whole scenario
— @Roumok99* (@A_bery_good_boy)

Absolute non sense

꧙Absolute nonsense! 😄 😄. If you want to switch hit allow a bowler to bowl with both hands. Because something is difficult, it doesn't make it acceptable. The bowler has to inform the umpire if he wants to bowl left handed, the batsman must have the same condition. May the debate…
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha)