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Prakash Wakankar is an Indian cricket commentator. As a cricketer, he played for Maharashtra U-22. He has commentated for the BBC since 2009. [1]

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References

  1. Mayure, Subodh. "Prakash Wakankar - From Maharashtra opening batsman to BBC commentary". Mid-Day.