For Tests three and four,Waugh will swap out for Mitchell Johnson,one of the four Australian cricketers suspended during the “homework” episode on the 2013 India tour when Clarke was captain.
During the three one-day games that follow the Tests,Johnson is likely to be joined by the recently retired Australian ODI captain Aaron Finch,who is currently leading the Melbourne Renegades in the Big Bash League.
A host of commentators were in the mix after the BCCI’sdecision not to call upon Clarke for the series,but the short-notice nature of the assignment and its short turnaround to the Indian Premier League contributed to numerous names being unable to take part.
The likes of Ricky Ponting,Mike Hussey,Simon Katich,Brad Haddin and Trevor Bayliss are all involved in the IPL as head coaches or assistants.
Having lost the India commentary spot,Clarke has spoken on his radio show about being approached by the Pakistan Super League Twenty20 tournament for another broadcasting gig.
The PSL runs concurrently with Australia’s tour of India which concludes on March 22. The IPL is set to begin on March 20.