Champions Trophy 2025: Commentary Panel Announced

Cricket fans across the globe, the countdown has begun. The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 starts tomorrow, February 19, 2025, with the opener hosting Pakistan vs New Zealand, and the official commentary panel has been announced. With legendary players and expert commentators joining the lineup, the tournament promises to be an exciting experience both on and off the field.

From ODI and T20 World Cup winners to seasoned broadcasters, the star-studded panel will bring in-depth analysis, expert opinions, and thrilling match coverage.

Where to Watch CT 2025 in India?

• Starts- Wednesday, 19th February 2025
• Time- 1:30 PM IST
• Streaming on- Star Sports, JioCinema & Sports18

English Commentary Panel

This year’s English World Feed will be led by some of the biggest names in cricket history-

Panel 1- Experienced Analysts & Ex-Players

• Ian Bishop – Former West Indies fast bowler
• Simon Doull – Former New Zealand player
• Ian Smith – Former New Zealand player
• Michael Atherton – Former England captain
• Dinesh Karthik – T20 World Cup winner (2007)
• Pommie Mbangwa – Former Zimbabwe player
• Shaun Pollock – 823 wickets for South Africa
• Wasim Akram – ODI World Cup winner (1992)
• Ian Ward – Former England player
• Athar Ali Khan – Former Bangladesh player
• Kass Naidoo – Cricket commentator
• Mel Jones – ODI World Cup winner (2005)
• Katey Martin – Former New Zealand women’s cricketer
• Bazid Khan – Former Pakistan player

Panel 2- World Cup Winners & Legends

• Sunil Gavaskar – ODI World Cup winner (1983)
• Ravi Shastri – ODI World Cup winner (1983)
• Ramiz Raja – ODI World Cup winner (1992)
• Dale Steyn – 697 wickets for South Africa
• Matthew Hayden – ODI World Cup winner (2003, 2007)
• Aaron Finch – ODI World Cup winner (2015), T20 World Cup winner (2021)
• Nasser Hussain – Former England captain

Hindi Commentary Panel

For Hindi viewers, an equally strong lineup of commentators has been announced. This panel includes former Indian, Pakistani, and international stars who have experienced the thrill of big tournaments firsthand.

• Suresh Raina – ODI World Cup winner (2011), Champions Trophy winner (2013)
• Harbhajan Singh – ODI World Cup winner (2011), T20 World Cup winner (2007)
• Waqar Younis – 789 wickets for Pakistan
• Robin Uthappa – T20 World Cup winner (2007)
• Mohammad Kaif – Former India player
• Ambati Rayudu – Former India player
• Wahab Riaz – Former Pakistan player
• Piyush Chawla – ODI World Cup winner (2011), T20 World Cup winner (2007)
• Varun Aaron – Former India player
• Jatin Sapru – Presenter
• Aakash Chopra – Former India player
• Sanjay Manjrekar – Former India player
• Sanjay Bangar – Former India batting coach (2014-2019)
• Deep Dasgupta – Former India player

Expert Analysis & Cricketing Legends Unite

With some of the greatest cricketing minds in the world, the Champions Trophy 2025 commentary team is set to provide in-depth match insights, player analysis, and thrilling discussions.

Whether you’re a casual viewer or a hardcore cricket fan, this expert panel will ensure you don’t miss a single moment of the action.

Get ready for the biggest cricket showdown of 2025 – mark your calendars for February 19, 1:30 PM IST, and tune in to Star Sports, JioCinema, and Sports18. Who are you most excited to hear in the commentary box? Let us know in the comment section below!

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