Kolkata Pitch Row Heats Up, Commentators The Scapegoat? | First Sports With Rupha Ramani | N18G
Freedom of expression has taken a serious hit in the heart of Indian cricket - Kolkata’s iconic Eden Gardens. The Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) has written a letter to BCCI, requesting them not to allow Harsha Bhogle and Simon Doull for commentary duties for any IPL matches at the Eden Gardens. The two expressed concerns about the pitch and its role in Kolkata's poor home run this season. At the centre of this controversy is the powerful Eden Gardens pitch curator, Sujan Mukherjee, whose grip over the ground has sparked debate. With Kolkata’s IPL franchise struggling, even captain Ajinkya Rahane subtly expressed dissatisfaction with the playing surface. Rupha Ramani brings you the whole drama.
Also on the show, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is embroiled in another financial dispute. The tussle is between their former coach Jason Gillespie and the PCB. The former Aussie pacer accuses the board of non-payment of dues. The PCB has hit back at Gillespie and refuted the allegations. And Pope Francis' demise has halted the football world. Matches in Argentina and Italy have been postponed. Lionel Messi paid tribute to Pope Francis by posting a special message. What impact did the Pope have on the football world?
