Harsha Bhogle responded to Henry Blofeld after the latter’s comments on Australia winning the 2023 World Cup.
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Australia defeated previously undefeated hosts India in the final. Blofeld praised her performance as “walking into the lion’s den and coming out first.”
He concluded as follows. “India won’t be hurt. They’re a little too big to fend for themselves!”
I couldn’t be more thrilled that the Aussies won the World Cup. Talk about going into the lions’ den and coming out first. Well done all of them. it won’t do India any harm. They’re getting a bit too big for their boots!
– Henry Blowersh (@blowersh) 19. November 2023
As expected, this comment received criticism from users of the platform.
Indian commentator Harsha Bhogle recalls her early days in England: Excellent. Condescending. Please look down on us. ”
However, he praised the next generation for being “more conscious, less snobbish and easier to get along with,” allowing them to “remain relevant and progress in society.”
When I first started going to England, this was the mindset I had to deal with. Superior. Condescending. Looking down at us. In the welcome change that has come about, the next generation is more aware, less snobbish and just easier to be with. It has allowed them to stay… https://t.co/DR8262CVXz
– Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) 21. November 2023
In another post, Bogle recalled his first stint in Test Match Special. There, Christopher said Martin he worked with “an absolute gentleman” like Jenkins and felt he “felt at ease”. He also mentioned Vic Marks, Mike Selvey and even “guys like Bill Frindall.”
On my first time on @bbctms, there were absolute gentlemen like Christopher Martin-Jenkins, who made me feel comfortable, and Vic Marks and Mike Selvey and then there were others like Bill Frindall… https://t.co/KjLd7isoUI
– Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) 21. November 2023
Blofeld, 84, was a regular on Test Match Specials from 1972 to 2017.
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