The 17th Asia Cup gets underway this week in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and, in addition to the on-field combat for continental dominance, there is also a star-studded line-up of commentators to enjoy. Cricket legends Sunil Gavaskar, Ravi Shastri, and Virender Sehwag lead Sony Sports Network’s multi-lingual commentary squad, guaranteeing extensive insights, incisive analysis, and lively views throughout the event.
Star Names for the World Feed
Sony Sports has put together one of its most extensive panel of commentators ever, covering fans from across the subcontinent. Cricket greats such as Sunil Gavaskar and Ravi Shastri form part of the world feed, possessing decades of cricketing experience and expertise at the microphones. Sanjay Manjrekar, Robin Uthappa, Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis, Russel Arnold, Bazid Khan, and Simon Doull complete the list, providing fans with varied international perspectives on each match.
Sehwag, Pathan Headline Hindi Panel
To cater to the Hindi-speaking audience, the broadcaster has brought on board some of the most exciting and fan-favourite faces. Virender Sehwag, with his signature bluntness and witty insights, will be accompanied by Irfan Pathan, Ajay Jadeja, Abhishek Nayar, and Saba Karim. The Hindi panel is likely to provide an ideal combination of wit, strategic understanding, and player-led insights that will appeal to a broad Indian audience.
Regional Language Coverage
Sony has also made sure that fans throughout India are able to watch the tournament in their home languages. Bharat Arun, who is the former bowling coach of India, will add his experience to the Tamil commentary panel, along with WV Raman. In Telugu, legends such as Venkatapathy Raju and Venugopal Rao will offer their commentary, satisfying one of India’s most ardent cricket followers. This multi-lingual strategy emphasizes the network’s theme of cricket inclusivity.
India’s Campaign Under Suryakumar Yadav
The Asia Cup will serve as a dress rehearsal for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, and everyone is looking at Team India, captained by Suryakumar Yadav. India starts its campaign against host UAE on Wednesday. Cricket legends such as Gavaskar and Shastri have already made it clear that they are confident of the new-look side.
“India under Surya’s captaincy offers persistence and flair. This team is the future of Indian cricket – various, adaptable, and free from fear,” Gavaskar declared in a statement. Shastri seconded him, emphasizing the blend of proven stars like Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya, and Abhishek Sharma with emerging names like Shubman Gill, Tilak Varma, and Harshit Rana.
A Tournament of High Stakes
With a total of eight teams India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, UAE, Oman, and Hong Kong competing for glory, Asia Cup 2025 promises ferocious rivalries and high-voltage cricket. The commentary panel, filled with some of the most incisive cricketing brains, will be crucial in enhancing the fan experience as the best of the continent clash in the UAE.
