Mumbai, 12 August 2026: Former India Captain Ajinkya Rahane is set to make his Test commentary debut on the Sony Sports Network during India’s upcoming tour of Sri Lanka, from August 15 to 27, 2026. Rahane recently brought the curtains down on an illustrious career spanning nearly 18 years since his first-class debut. He will now take on a new role in the commentary box, bringing his wealth of experience and perspective to the two-match Test series, which will be broadcast on the Sony Sports Network and streamed on Sony LIV.
A veteran of 85 Tests for India, Rahane amassed 5,077 runs, including 12 centuries and 26 half-centuries. His deep understanding of red-ball cricket, match situations and the nuances of the game will add a unique dimension to the broadcast, as he breaks down key moments, strategies and contests to give fans a closer look at what goes into shaping a Test match.
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Rajesh Kaul, Chief Revenue Officer and Business Head, Sports and International, Sony Pictures Networks India:
“Ajinkya Rahane has always stood out for his composure, resilience and astute reading of the game. As he makes his Test commentary debut on Sony Sports Network and Sony LIV, viewers will get to hear his perspective on the format he knows so well. We are delighted to have him as part of our commentary panel for India’s tour of Sri Lanka and look forward to the experience and insight he will bring to our coverage.”
Ajinkya Rahane, Former Team India Captain:
“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 pinnacle of our sport, and having represented India in the format for so many years, it is a privilege to now look at the game from a different perspective. I’m looking forward to sharing experiences, breaking down the nuances of the game and offering fans insights into the decisions, strategies and moments that can shape a Test match. I hope to make the broadcast experience more enriching for fans and give them a deeper understanding of what happens on the field.”
Watch India tour of Sri Lanka exclusively on Sony Sports Network and Sony LIV starting from August 15, 2026.
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About Sony Sports Network:
Sony Sports Network is the premium destination for sports fans in India and comprises sports channels: SONY SPORTS TEN 1, SONY SPORTS TEN 1 HD, SONY SPORTS TEN 2, SONY SPORTS TEN 2 HD, SONY SPORTS TEN 3 HINDI, SONY SPORTS TEN 3 HINDI HD, SONY SPORTS TEN 4 TAMIL, SONY SPORTS TEN 4 TELUGU, SONY SPORTS TEN 4 KANNADA, SONY SPORTS TEN 5 and SONY SPORTS TEN 5 HD. Sony Sports Network has an enviable line-up of marquee sporting action across genres in its portfolio including international cricket boards :Asian Cricket Council (ACC), England and Wales Cricket Board, New Zealand Cricket Board and the Sri Lanka Cricket Board. Also a premiere destination for football, Sony Sports Network is home to the best of world class football with the UEFA EURO 2028 along with UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Nations League, FA Cup, Durand Cup and more. The sports broadcaster also brings other sports like 2026 Asian Games, 2026 Commonwealth Games, Australian Open, Roland Garros, UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship), WWE, LivGolf, Extreme H, Formula E, DP World Tour as well as domestic leagues like Hockey India League, Maharaja T20 League and more to Indian audiences through the year to deliver a distinct experience and engage viewers in a multi-sport milieu. Sony Sports Network provides English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada commentary for various sporting events and scales up with more regional language commentary for marquee sports events.
About Sony LIV:
Sony LIV is an Indian OTT platform by Sony Pictures Networks India’ (SPNI) providing multi-screen engagement to users on all devices. The digital streaming player is home to 30 years of rich content from the library of Sony Pictures Networks India’ (SPNI) with over 40,000 hours of programming. Sony LIV subscribers get exclusive access to key sporting events from across the globe, the latest Hollywood shows, Originals, 18,000+ hours of TV shows and LiveTV. With 100 million+ app downloads, the platform has original series and movies across languages like Hindi, Marathi, Tamil, Malayalam and Telugu. The platform’s recent originals include Freedom at midnight, The Hunt: The Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, Maharani, Tabbar, Avrodh, Your Honor, Undekhi, Scam 1992 – The Harshad Mehta Story, Gullak, Mayasabha amongst others and reality shows like Shark Tank India and Million Dollar Listing India.
Apart from being the official Indian streaming partner for key global sporting events, Sony LIV keeps its viewers entertained throughout the year with live cricket, football, tennis, Wrestling, Golf, esports, racing and fight sports. The platform has been offering its subscribers a host of premium international tournaments like the UEFA Champions League, Asia Cup, UEFA Euro, Australian Open, Roland Garros, UFC, FA Cup, UEFA Europa League to name a few. The platform also has exclusive rights to bilateral series of key cricket boards- Sri Lanka Cricket, New Zealand Cricket and England and Wales Cricket Board.
