Full List Of Commentators For Asia Cup 2025: Cricket fans are in for a treat as Sony Sports Network has announced an impressive, multi-lingual commentary team for the upcoming Asia Cup T20 tournament, starting Tuesday in the UAE.
Full List Of Commentators For Asia Cup 2025
This will be the 17th edition of the competition, with eight teams – India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, UAE, Oman, and Hong Kong – fighting for continental glory ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup next year. India will kick off their campaign on Wednesday against hosts UAE.
Star-Studded Lineup for the World Feed
Some of the biggest names in the game are on board for the global broadcast. Former India coach Ravi Shastri, batting legend Sunil Gavaskar, Sanjay Manjrekar, Dinesh Karthik, Robin Uthappa, Bazid Khan, Waqar Younis, Wasim Akram, Russel Arnold, and Simon Doull are all part of the world feed commentary panel.
Hindi Commentary Team Full of Familiar Faces
For fans who prefer Hindi coverage, Sony has lined up some of India’s most recognizable voices. Virender Sehwag, Irfan Pathan, Ajay Jadeja, Abhishek Nayar, and Saba Karim headline the Hindi panel, bringing their experience and insights to the mic.
“As the Asia Cup returns, Sony Sports Network reimagines cricket broadcasting,” said Rajesh Kaul, Chief Revenue Officer of Sony Sports Network.
Regional Panels: Tamil and Telugu Coverage
Sony has also made sure regional audiences are well served. Former India bowling coach Bharat Arun will join WV Raman in the Tamil panel, while the Telugu panel will include names like Venkatapathy Raju and Venugopal Rao.
Gavaskar and Shastri Back India’s Young Leaders
Ahead of the tournament, Sunil Gavaskar shared his thoughts on the Indian team’s leadership under new captain Suryakumar Yadav.
“As Team India steps onto the Asia Cup stage under the dynamic leadership of Suryakumar Yadav, we witness a blend of tenacity and experience steering the side. This squad symbolises the future of Indian cricket, diverse, versatile and combative,” Gavaskar said in a release by the network.
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Ravi Shastri echoed the same belief in the squad.
“With Surya Kumar Yadav leading from the front and Shubman Gill mastering the art of youthful leadership as vice-captain, this Indian squad exemplifies the perfect mix of experience and potential.
Players like Jasprit Bumrah, Abhishek Sharma, and Hardik Pandya bring international class, while talents like Tilak Varma and Harshit Rana add spark and depth,” Shastri explained.
He added, “The Asia Cup 2025 will be the crucible where their mettle is tested, and I believe this team, under Surya’s calm and aggressive captaincy, will rise to the occasion and set new benchmarks for Indian cricket.”
Please Note:
It’s worth mentioning that while the Hindi lineup has been officially confirmed, the English, Tamil, and Telugu names are still speculative and based on media reports. The full and final list will be updated once the Asian Cricket Council makes an official announcement.
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