Overview

• The Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) has sent a formal letter to the BCCI requesting that Harsha Bhogle and Simon Doull be barred from commentating at Eden Gardens for the remainder of IPL 2025.
• This action follows public criticism by Bhogle and Doull of Eden Gardens curator Sujan Mukherjee for not accommodating Kolkata Knight Riders' request for a spin-friendly pitch.
• The CAB has defended Mukherjee, stating he adhered to BCCI guidelines that prohibit franchises from influencing pitch conditions and has done nothing wrong.
• Neither Bhogle nor Doull will be part of the commentary panel for the April 21 match between KKR and Gujarat Titans, with uncertainty surrounding their involvement in future Kolkata fixtures, including the IPL Qualifier 2 and final.
• The BCCI has not yet responded to the CAB's request, leaving the broader implications of this dispute unresolved as IPL 2025 progresses.