IPL 10 could see the return of Harsha Bhogle

Bhogle’s broadcast exile is set to end during this year's IPL and if things go well, the veteran commentator is expected to be back at least in the studio for this year’s event, if not the commentary box. A lot has changed in Indian cricket in the last 12 months, most importantly there has been a power change at the top of the Board of Cricket Control in India (BCCI). The office-bearers who were responsible for Bhogle's departure are no longer in power and that has paved the way for Sony to attempt to make a deal with the experienced commentator.

The likes of Ramiz Raja, Waqar Younis, and Shoaib Akhtar are not available this year, due to strained relations between India and Pakistan which means that there is a shortage of individuals with the gift of a sharp tongue and an analytic eye. And Bhogle is believed to be the right person to fill that void, even if his role is confined to the studio.

Both, broadcasters Sony, as well as Bhogle have chosen not to comment on the development, but the Times of India has information that talks have been going on between the two parties for quite some time now. Moreover, one of the reasons why the concerned parties, (which includes the BCCI), are keeping quiet over the situation is the fear of influential people in cricket coming in and derailing the whole thing. After all, a lot has already been said about Bhogle’s departure from the commentary box. A tweet from Amitabh Bachchan, a retweet from MS Dhoni and a complaint from senior Indian players are believed to be the main reason for his sacking last year.