The highly-anticipated Asia Cup 2025 is all set to get underway from September 9 and will run until the final on September 28. In addition to the on-field action, Sony Sports Network, the tournament's official broadcaster, has announced a star-studded Hindi commentary panel to provide fans with expert analysis and entertaining commentary throughout the competition.
Hindi commentary panel for Asia Cup 2025 disclosed
The commentary team will be headlined by former India batting great Virender Sehwag and ex-all-rounder Irfan Pathan. Known for their sharp analysis and straightforward opinions, the duo's experience and charisma are expected to enhance the Hindi broadcast and make it as exciting as the matches themselves.
The panel also includes familiar voices in Indian cricket broadcasting, such as Ajay Jadeja and Vivek Razdan. Additionally, former India batting coach Abhishek Nayar will join the lineup, bringing a new dimension with his tactical insights into player strategies and preparation.
The commentary panel for the Asia Cup also includes Saba Karim, a seasoned analyst and former Indian cricketer, who will provide insights from a different era of the sport. To complete the lineup, popular presenters Gaurav Kapur, Atish Thukral, and Samir Kochhar have been brought on board. Their engaging hosting style, combined with the expert commentary, promises to give fans a comprehensive and entertaining viewing experience.
For the Indian team, led by Suryakumar Yadav, the Asia Cup will be a vital preparation for the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup in 2026. The tournament provides an excellent opportunity to fine-tune strategies in a competitive environment. Off the field, the star-studded commentary team will deliver sharp analysis, expert breakdowns, and entertaining storytelling for all the viewers.
Asia Cup 2025's full list of Hindi commentary panel:
Virender Sehwag, Irfan Pathan, Ajay Jadeja, Vivek Razdan, Abhishek Nayar, Saba Karim, Gaurav Kapur, Atish Thukral and Samir Kocchar.
Notably, India will kick off their Asia Cup 2025 campaign on September 10 against United Arab Emirates (UAE) before locking horns with Pakistan and Oman on September 14 and September 19. Suryakumar Yadav's brigade has already reached Dubai and started their training for the continental trophy.
India’s squad for Asia Cup: Surya Kumar Yadav (C), Shubman Gill (VC), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Jitesh Sharma (WK), Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Sanju Samson (WK), Harshit Rana, Rinku Singh
Standby players: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Prasidh Krishna, Washington Sundar, Riyan Parag and Dhruv Jurel