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Rahane to debut as Test commentator for India-Sri Lanka series
Ajinkya Rahane will make his Test commentary debut during India's two-match series in Sri Lanka. The former India batter joins Sony Sports Network's panel for the series starting on August 15 in…
The Story in Brief
Ajinkya Rahane will make his Test commentary debut during India's two-match series in Sri Lanka. The former India batter joins Sony Sports Network's panel for the series starting on August 15 in Galle.
The 37-year-old played 85 Tests, scoring 5,077 runs at 38.46, with 12 centuries. He led India to a memorable Test series win in Australia in 2020-21. 'Test cricket is the pinnacle of our sport,' Rahane said, adding he hopes to give fans a deeper understanding of on-field decisions.
The Indian Opinion
Rahane's move from captain to commentator is natural enough, but the lazy narrative that any former player can talk well on air misses the point. He was a Test specialist, not a white-ball star, so his insights on red-ball strategy could stand out. The real test will be whether he explains field placements and bowling changes without slipping into platitudes. Can he make the gap between bat and pad interesting for 90 overs? That is what will separate him from the pack.
Source: rediff.com
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