IPL 2020 broadcasters keen on roping in Harbhajan Singh for commentary this season?

Veteran Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh anunced on September 4 that he will t be playing in IPL 2020 season. Giving substance to a long-speculated move, CSK senior bowler Harbhajan Singh has anunced that he will t be a part of upcoming IPL season in Dubai. Citing personal reasons, Singh asked for some privacy as he wants to spend time with his family during se difficult times. He also took opportunity to clarify that re hasn't been any fallout between himself and CSK manment, saying that team has been extremely supportive of his decision.

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While side had previously said that re was substance in rumours that spinner would pull out of this year's tournament, CSK CEO KS Viswanathan has since released a statement through team's Twitter handle, saying he supports Harbhajan Singh's decision to t play this year. 

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Bhajji to turn commentator for IPL 2020?

While this will be a huge loss for three-time IPL champions, ir loss may become someone else's gain. According to an ANI report, Indian broadcaster giants Star India, owners of Star Sports group of channels, have expressed interest in having veteran spinner on commentary panel for IPL 2020. official said that since commentary panel members' names have to be submitted only by next week, network was very keen to take on Singh as a commentator.

Adding to his statement, official also said that experience would t be anything out of ordinary for Singh, as he has already performed commentary duties for Star Sports in many previous matches. bowler first turned commentator for India's tour of England in 2018, where he caught a napping Ravi Shastri and commented on air that n assistant coach Sanjay Bangar should wake him up. More recently, Singh was part of commentary team at 2019 World Cup. 

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CSK finally get back on field

Harbhajan Singh's decision will be more bad news for an already decimated CSK side. Thirteen people on team have tested positive for coronavirus, which includes bowler Deepak Chahar and batsman Ruturaj Gaikwad. Vice-captain Suresh Raina, who has been a permanent fixture in MS Dhoni-led side, will also be skipping this year's tournament citing personal reasons. team has finally started practising in Dubai after ir quarantine period was extended. IPL 2020 will commence on September 19. 

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