Two former Pak captains to be in TV commentary box
David Boon as match-referee for two Tests
Two former Pakistani captains- Ramiz Raja and Aamer Sohail-will be in the TV commentary box for the upcoming two-Tests bilateral series between Sri Lanka and Pakistan.
According to well-placed sources, their services have been hired by the broadcasters in consultation with the SLC.
The other commentators are : Roshan Abeysinghe, Russell Arnold (both Sri Lankans), and Zimbabwe's Tino Mawoyo for the first Test match commencing in Galle on Sunday.
However, South Africa's HD Ackerman, who now lives in Australia will replace Mawoyo in the second Test in Colombo (July 24-28).
These commentators are regular voices in the international matches or Lanka Premier League (LPL) in Sri Lanka.
Ramiz Raja, the former CEO of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has resumed his commentary assignment.
Australia's David Boon will be the ICC match-referee and had a meeting with the team management of both teams on the eve of the first Test.