Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 12 (ANI): Former India Captain Ajinkya Rahane is ready to make his Test commentary debut on the Sony Sports Network throughout India’s upcoming tour of Sri Lanka, from August 15 to 27, acccording to a launch.
The nice cricketer just lately introduced the curtains down on an illustrious profession spanning practically 18 years since his first-class debut. He will now tackle a brand new function within the commentary field, bringing his wealth of expertise and perspective to the two-match Test collection, which will likely be broadcast on the Sony Sports Network and streamed on Sony LIV.
A veteran of 85 Tests for India, Rahane amassed 5,077 runs, together with 12 centuries and 26 half-centuries. His deep understanding of red-ball cricket, match conditions and the nuances of the sport will add a singular dimension to the published, as he breaks down key moments, methods and contests to provide followers a better have a look at what goes into shaping a Test match.
‘I’m excited to make my Test commentary debut for India’s tour of Sri Lanka on the Sony Sports Network and Sony LIV. Test cricket is the head of our sport, and having represented India within the format for thus a few years, it’s a privilege to now have a look at the sport from a distinct perspective,’ the previous Indian captain stated, as quoted by the discharge.
‘I’m trying ahead to sharing experiences, breaking down the nuances of the sport and providing followers insights into the choices, methods and moments that may form a Test match. I hope to make the published expertise extra enriching for followers and provides them a deeper understanding of what occurs on the sector,’ Rahane added.
Rahane had an undefeated Test captaincy report, that includes 4 wins, two attracts, and the best win share for an Indian Test captain with no less than 5 matches.
His tenure included a memorable comeback victory in Melbourne and India’s historic triumph on the Gabba, which ended Australia’s lengthy unbeaten streak on the venue in the course of the 2020-21 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, which the Asian Giants received 2-1.
Rahane additionally led India to a vital Test win towards Australia in Dharamshala in 2017 and a win towards Afghanistan at dwelling in 2018. In ODIs, he featured in 90 matches and 87 innings, scoring 2,962 runs, with 3 centuries and 24 fifties, at a median of 35.26 and a strike fee of 78.63.
In T20Is, he performed 20 matches and 20 innings, scoring 375 runs, with no centuries and one fifty, at a median of 20.83 and a strike fee of 113.29.In 195 worldwide matches, he has scored 8,414 runs in 251 innings at a median of 35.95, with 15 centuries and 51 fifties, with a finest rating of 188.
He can also be the eighth-highest run-getter within the Indian Premier League (IPL), with 5,367 runs in 197 innings at a median of 30.15, with two centuries and 35 fifties and a finest rating of 105* and captured one IPL title with Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in 2023. (ANI)