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WI vs IND: Sharma to make his commentary debut in the series

During the thrilling India vs West Indies Test series, renowned Indian fast bowler Ishant Sharma is ready to orchestrate a historic rebirth within the arena of cricket.

After a brief absence from the Test team a few years ago, he is now poised to make an ambitious comeback.

Nonetheless, his comeback will be felt through the commentary box rather than the hallowed grounds of cricket, as Sharma begins his first stint as a commentator.

The 34-year-old paceman will grace the two-match Test series with his profound thoughts and rigorous analysis, which will be transmitted to the devoted audience via the prestigious Jio Cinema OTT platform.

Jio Cinema stated their enthusiasm about Sharma joining the commentary panel in a release published on Sunday, emphasising his impressive 10-wicket haul in Tests against the West Indies. Sharma will be commentating in Hindi, providing viewers with his experience and insight.

Sharma's appearance in the commentary box adds another dimension of intrigue to the series. After finishing as runners-up in the WTC 2023, Team India is now preparing for the next cycle, and a win against the West Indies would be great.

While the on-field action takes centre stage, Sharma's surprising relocation to the commentary area has piqued the public's interest.

Ishant Sharma's cricket career has been notable. He made his Indian team debut at the age of 19, and he mostly focused on Test cricket throughout his career. Sharma will now deliver match analysis from the air-conditioned commentary box, rather than sweating it out on the pitch.

During the Test series against the West Indies, fans may see him transition into a pundit. Ishant Sharma has played 105 Tests, 80 ODIs, and 14 T20 Internationals in his career. During this time, Sharma took 311 wickets in Tests and 115 and 8 wickets in limited-over formats, respectively.

These two Test matches against the West Indies will kick off Team India's campaign in the next World Test Championship cycle. After two straight finals defeats, India hopes to rebound and begin again.
Victory in the opening match in Dominica will be critical as they begin their new journey in the tournament. Spectators can expect useful insights and a deeper knowledge of the game from Sharma's commentary due to his experience in various playing circumstances.

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  • Released : 10-Jul-2023

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