IND vs NZ 2026: ‘I get disturbed by reading stories about Harshit Rana’ - Veteran commentator slams social media noise around young pacer

Published - 11 Jan 2026, 17:24 IST | Updated - 11 Jan 2026, 17:26 IST

Veteran commentator Harsha Bhogle hit the bullseye with his observations about one of India’s rising stars, Harshit Rana. In the fast-paced world of social media, narratives around Indian cricket often spread quicker than the action on the field.

Bhogle is known for his calm, analytical approach and recently expressed his frustration over the noise surrounding the young pacer. His comments reflect a growing sentiment among experts that social media chatter is beginning to overshadow the actual on-field performances of players.

During the first ODI between India and New Zealand in Vadodara on Sunday, Bhogle spoke candidly about the kind of baseless commentary he often encounters about Rana on social media, highlighting the need to focus on facts rather than online narratives.

"I must admit I get disturbed by reading stories about Harshit Rana. I have had to tune my algorithm so that I don't have to read all that nonsense. He is among the leading wicket-takers for India," said Bhogle in the commentary box during the first ODI vs New Zealand.

🗣️Harsha Bhogle : " I must admit I get disturbed by reading stories about Harshit Rana. I have had to tune my algorithm so that I don't have to read all that NONSENSE".