A meeting between veteran cricket commentator Harsha Bhogle and football's poetic voice Peter Drury is set to take place in London next week during the World Test Championship (WTC) Final between India and Australia, and fans of the two legends are eagerly waiting for that moment of magic.
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The voice of cricket is set to meet the voice of football!
Two icons, two voices that have enthralled millions worldwide, two distinguished commentators, cricket's very own Harsha Bhogle and football's poet Peter Drury, are set to meet in-person in London next week during the World Test Championship (WTC) final between India and Australia at the Oval, starting from June 7. And fans of both the legends cannot stop raving about the moment of magic in the making.
For decades both Harsha Bhogle and Peter Drury have helped cricket and football fans interpret every moment of spectacle in their own captivating styles. While Harsha Bhogle has been an integral part of some of cricket's historic moments, Peter Drury's unique dose of poetry has weaved magic in football's most scintialling moments. And when the two stalwarts come together, history will undoubtedly be created.
Ahead of the highly anticipated meeting, Peter Drury has gone on record to say, "Harsha Bhogle is my hero," sparking massive excitement among fans of both the sports.
In a video that has gone viral on Twitter, Adriano Del Monte asked Peter Drury, "Harsha Bhogle, the voice of cricket, there have been some Twitter conversations where I've been told he is very keen to meet. Will this happen."
"I hope I am not speaking out of turn, Harsha. But I think we're going to meet in London next week. I can't wait. He's my hero," responded Peter Drury.
🗣️ "Harsha Bhogle is my Hero" - 🥹
Watch this candid conversation between & the legendary British commentator that will certainly bring a smile to your face 😍😄 | pic.twitter.com/vYIq5PKKye
The iconic football commentator's eagerness to meet with Harsha Bhogle comes on the backdrop of an interesting Twitter conversation that went viral among fans last week. A Twitter user asked Harsha Bhogle whether he is aware of Peter Drury's commentary. "Have you listened to Peter Dury @bhogleharsha. Do you love his style."
Have you listened to Peter Dury .
Do you love his style
In his reply, the Harsha Bhogle insisted he wishes to meet him someday. "Yes. I hope to meet him some day."
Yes. I hope to meet him some day. https://t.co/La07a8hIhJ
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha)Another Twitter user tagged a noted voice of football, Jim Beglin, who has often shared the commentary box with Peter Drury for Premier League games over the years, and requested, "@jimbeglin please make this happen!"
Please make this happen!
— Vijay (@Red_Gryffindor)"Might well be tricky as @bhogleharsha would need to travel to England or Peter would need to travel to India. I’ll be with Peter tonight so I’ll mention it to him," responded Jim Beglin, sending fans of cricket and football into a tizzy.
Might well be tricky as would need to travel to England or Peter would need to travel to India. I’ll be with Peter tonight so I’ll mention it to him.
— Jim Beglin (@jimbeglin)Harsha Bhogle then informed Jim Beglin, "I am there for the WTC final," to which the football commentator responded, "Okay, I'll now need to get Peter to the Oval."
I am there for the WTC final
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha)Okay, I’ll now need to get Peter to the Oval.
— Jim Beglin (@jimbeglin)Since last week's Twitter conversation, fans of both the iconic commentators are eager to witness the extraordinary moment, and with Peter Drury calling Harsha Bhogle his 'hero' on Wednesday, the frenzy has gained momentum.
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Here's a look at some of the reactions to Peter Drury confirming his meeting with Harsha Bhogle in London next week:
The picture and would take: https://t.co/eG4ZH5STlM pic.twitter.com/OtVx1dysqu
— Deep (@DeepnotDasgupta)This will break the fckng internet. Bring it on. Two greatest storytellers of our times. https://t.co/cWT5vBfjwP
— Sunny Side Up (@Half_Fri)This combination in commentary🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 https://t.co/qa9JZT2AbP
— Hyper Kid (@greenking143)This Collab is Needed
The Sports world needs to listen to Peter and Harsha Together 😁😍 https://t.co/9bESlE1Fra
That'd be the greatest crossover ever in the world of commentary !
Whoa! Greatness recognises Greatness. 🫡 https://t.co/yAlxzgyNmp
Just Wow.
This will be the Collab of the Century ❣️ https://t.co/AW4pEhHH5V
Greatest crossover ever!
The world is not ready! https://t.co/uJDfaqUBTl
Even if Harsha and Peter says a sentence each together that'll be music to my ears for years. https://t.co/eYzWOA99Ps
— Bilal (@_SyedBilal)Harsha Bhogle and Peter Drury, now that's a commentary team of the Gods. https://t.co/AyU2oLNget
— VintageVarela (@VintageVarela50)