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CAB Seeks BCCI Action on Bhogle and Doull Over Eden Gardens Pitch Criticism

The Cricket Association of Bengal has requested the BCCI to bar the commentators from Eden Gardens matches after their remarks on pitch preparation and home advantage.

It was earlier reported that the CAB had fired a letter to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) seeking a ban on Bhogle and Doull after their comments criticising the curators at the Eden Gardens
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Overview

  • Harsha Bhogle and Simon Doull were absent from commentary during the April 21 KKR vs Gujarat Titans match at Eden Gardens following CAB's formal complaint.
  • The CAB has defended curator Sujan Mukherjee, asserting he adhered to BCCI guidelines that prohibit franchises from influencing pitch preparation.
  • Bhogle and Doull criticized Mukherjee for not accommodating KKR’s request for spin-friendly wickets, with Doull suggesting KKR should consider relocating if ignored.
  • CAB’s letter to the BCCI requests that both commentators be barred from Eden Gardens commentary duties for the remainder of IPL 2025.
  • The BCCI has not yet issued an official response, leaving the commentators’ roles in upcoming matches, including the IPL final at Eden Gardens, uncertain.