The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is set to bring top-tier cricket action, alongside expert commentary that will enhance the viewing experience. With Pakistan hosting its first ICC tournament since 1996, global broadcasters and innovations will define how fans engage with the matches. This guide covers the key commentators, broadcast partnerships, and technological advancements shaping the coverage.
Leading Broadcasters and Coverage
Star Sports: Multilingual Accessibility in India
Star Sports leads Indian coverage with 16 digital feeds and commentary in nine regional languages, including Hindi, Tamil, and Bengali. Veteran analysts Harsha Bhogle and Ravi Shastri will provide sharp insights and engaging commentary in English and Hindi.
Pakistan’s PTV Sports and Ten Sports: Local Expertise
Pakistan’s broadcasters, PTV Sports and Ten Sports, offer expert analysis from former cricketers like Ramiz Raja and Bazid Khan. Their coverage will highlight Pakistan’s cricketing heritage and the pressures of hosting a major ICC event.
Expanding Diversity in Commentary
Inclusive Feeds: Enhancing Accessibility
A key innovation for 2025 is JioStar’s MaxView, which integrates Indian Sign Language (ISL) and Audio Descriptive Commentary (ADC), ensuring accessibility for differently-abled fans and aligning with the ICC’s inclusivity goals.
Women in Cricket Commentary
Women continue to make strides in sports broadcasting. Sky Sports features analysts like Isa Guha, whose in-depth knowledge and engaging style inspire a new generation of cricket commentators.
Key Commentators and Global Broadcast Partnerships
Star Sports: A Panel of Experts
Star Sports assembles a high-profile team featuring Ricky Ponting and Brett Lee, who will break down key moments, including the India vs. Pakistan showdown in Dubai. Harsha Bhogle’s bilingual expertise ensures broad audience engagement.
Pakistan’s Commentary Experts: Bazid Khan and Aaqib Javed
Former cricketers Aaqib Javed and Bazid Khan provide detailed analysis of Pakistan’s bowling strategies. Their commentary bridges local insights with global perspectives.
International Broadcasters: Sky Sports & Amazon Prime
- Sky Sports (UK): Analysts like Nasser Hussain and Michael Atherton will cover England’s performance.
- Amazon Prime (Australia): Expanding its reach, Prime Video introduces Hindi commentary for Australia’s South Asian viewers.
Innovations Transforming Cricket Broadcasting
MaxView: Revolutionizing Mobile Streaming
JioStar’s MaxView optimizes mobile viewing with a vertical feed, allowing fans to watch seamlessly on smartphones while accessing match stats and replays.
Advanced Broadcasting Features
- Split-screen replays and drone cameras enhance stadium views in Karachi and Rawalpindi.
- Real-time analytics, win probability metrics, and player heatmaps provide deeper insights, making the viewing experience more interactive.