Harsha Bhogle, Shane Warne engage in Twitter war of words after Rajasthan-Punjab game

Cricket analyst Harsha Bhogle is one of most loved commentators across world. Harsha Bhogle is kwn for his immaculate analysis of game and changing face of sports brocasting in India by commentating without a cricketing line. 'Voice of Cricket' has seldom found himself in controversies. However, on Sunday, Harsha Bhogle was involved in a war of words with former Australian spinner Shane Warne.

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Dream11 IPL 2020: Harsha Bhogle and Shane Warne eng in a war of words

Rajasthan and Punjab were involved in a run feast on Sunday at Sharjah Cricket Stium. Having been invited to bat first by Rajasthan, Punjab posted a mammoth 223/3 in ir 20 overs. Mayank Agarwal (106) scored a blistering century and KL Rahul (69) smashed a fine half-century to propel ir side to a great total. In process, Punjab duo also recorded third-highest opening partnership in league's history with a 183-run stand.

After Punjab innings ended, Harsha Bhogle took to Twitter to express his views about Punjab batsmen and iconic Sharjah Cricket Stium. veteran commentator lauded Punjab batters and ded that when he was covering cricket in 90s, Sharjah ground didn't seem so small.

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However, Shane Warne was unimpressed with Harsha Bhogle's comment as he immediately responded to commentator's tweet. Shane Warne stated that ground did look smaller to players and ded that he wouldn't kw as he wasn't a bowler. 

Harsha Bhogle was t going to let go Shane Warne's reply as he came with stats to back his comment. Harsha Bhogle said that approach back n was different as compared to w. He also revealed  aver ODI score in Sharjah in 90s to back his claim.

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In response, Shane Warne reckoned that stats don't tell whole story. He also said that bowlers back n were better and pitches were different. However, he was optimistic about Rajasthan's chances saying that y were still in game.

Eventually, Rajasthan went on to secure a famous win by four wickets and recorded highest-ever run-chase in IPL's history. Chasing a total of 223 set by Punjab, Rajasthan batters put on a show as y reached target with three balls to spare. Sanju Samson (85 off 42 balls) and Rahul Tewatia (53 off 31 balls) were stars for Rajasthan, who displayed some sensational strokeplay to see ir side home.

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Punjab outfit move to third position in Dream11 IPL points table. Defending champions Mumbai are or team to feature in top four with two points. For complete Dream11 IPL points table and regular updates, refer here:

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SOURCE: HARSHA BHOGLE & RAJASTHAN INSTAGRAM