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Ajinkya Rahane to Make Test Commentary Debut in Sri Lanka Series
Ajinkya Rahane will make his Test commentary debut when India face Sri Lanka in a two-match series beginning in Galle on August 15. He will join the Sony Sports Network panel after…
The Story in Brief
Ajinkya Rahane will make his Test commentary debut when India face Sri Lanka in a two-match series beginning in Galle on August 15. He will join the Sony Sports Network panel after ending a playing career spanning nearly 18 years, according to rediff.com.
Rahane played 85 Tests for India, scoring 5,077 runs with 12 centuries and 26 half-centuries. The Hans India reports that he has retired from all formats of international cricket. The outlets differ on his age, listing him as 37 and 38. Rahane also led India to its 2020-21 Test series win in Australia. He said he hoped to give viewers a deeper understanding of decisions and strategies in Test cricket.
The Indian Opinion
The lazy narrative would cast Rahane’s move as either a sudden fall from elite cricket or proof that every former player is suited to commentary. Neither follows from the facts. His 85 Tests offer useful experience, but broadcasting demands clarity, preparation and the discipline to explain rather than perform. Viewers can judge the switch by whether his analysis improves their reading of sessions, tactics and changing conditions during the Sri Lanka series.
Sources (2): rediff.com, thehansindia.com
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Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
