Asia Cup 2025: Hindi commentary panel officially announced; Irfan Pathan included

Published - 06 Sep 2025, 05:57 PM | Updated - 06 Sep 2025, 05:59 PM

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With the Asia Cup 2025 approaching, cricket fans are gearing up for an exciting month of action. Players take the spotlight on the field, and commentators play a crucial role in bringing the matches to life for viewers. The official broadcast has announced the Hindi commentary panel for the upcoming tournament.

The Asia Cup will feature eight teams competing for the trophy. India and Pakistan attract the most attention, while other teams also have the potential to make an impact. Matches will take place across Dubai and Abu Dhabi, with live coverage available on Sony Sports Network for both TV and online streaming.

Eight Teams, 19 Matches, and Expert Commentary to Elevate the Action

India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh, along with three Associate nations, will compete in the Asia Cup 2025. The tournament will feature 19 matches across two venues, with teams divided into two groups. The top two from each group will advance to the Super 4 stage.

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The finalists will then fight for the championship. India, the defending champions, secured victory in the 2023 final, while Sri Lanka last won the trophy in the 2022 T20I edition.

A major highlight for viewers will be the commentary team, whose expert insights, reactions, and live coverage enhance the excitement of each match, from big sixes to crucial wickets and last-ball finishes.

Official Hindi Commentary Panel Announced for Asia Cup 2025

Several renowned cricket experts and former players will join the commentary panel for the Asia Cup 2025. They will offer coverage in multiple languages, allowing fans to enjoy the matches in their preferred style. The official broadcasters, Sony Sports Network, have announced the lineup for Hindi commentary.

Hindi Commentary Panel for Asia Cup 2025:

Virender Sehwag, Irfan Pathan, Ajay Jadeja, Vivek Razdan, Abhishek Nayar, Saba Karim, Gaurav Kapur, Atish Thukral, Samir Kochhar

Apart from English and Hindi, the Asia Cup commentary will be available in Tamil and Telugu. However, the broadcasters are yet to officially announce the complete commentary lineup for other languages.

Asia Cup 2025 to Feature Eight Teams

The Asia Cup 2025 will feature eight teams, an increase from previous editions. However, the tournament will follow the traditional format, with a group stage, a Super Four stage, and the final.

Group A includes India, Pakistan, Oman, and the UAE, while Group B features Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, and Hong Kong.

The competition will start on September 9 with Afghanistan facing Hong Kong, followed by India taking on the UAE on September 10. India will play the remaining group matches on September 14 and 19. The Super Four stage begins on September 20, leading up to the final on September 28.

Notably, the Asia Cup began with three teams and expanded to four until 2000, six teams in 2004 and 2008, and the last three editions also featured six teams each. India enter the 2025 edition as defending champions, having defeated Sri Lanka in the 50-over final.

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