Rahane’s Ravi Shastri mimicry amuses during Galle Test commentary debut

Former India captain Ajinkya Rahane imitated former head coach Ravi Shastri during the Galle Test as he made his Test commentary debut, in a piece published on August 18, 2026.

Rahane recalled his long association with Shastri, including India’s 2020-21 Border-Gavaskar Trophy triumph, and the impression added humour to the broadcast.

The mimicry gave viewers a glimpse of Rahane’s personality beyond cricket analysis.