Ajinkya Rahane Mimics Ravi Shastri During India-Sri Lanka Test Commentary
Ajinkya Rahane, recently retired from international cricket, has embraced his new role as a television commentator during the India-Sri Lanka Test series. On a live broadcast, Rahane humorously mimicked former India coach Ravi Shastri, adopting his voice and energetic style, which entertained co-commentators and viewers. This playful impression highlighted Rahane's lighter side and recalled his close association with Shastri during India's successful 2020-21 Australia tour. Rahane's commentary debut combines expert insights with moments of humor.
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freepressjournal broke this story on 18 Aug, 06:38 am. Other outlets followed.