Mumbai: Sony Sports Network has announced the comprehensive broadcast of the Asia Cup 2025, beginning September 9 in the United Arab Emirates. The 17th edition of the continental tournament will see eight teams — India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, UAE, Oman, and Hong Kong — compete for regional glory ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.
Fans in India can watch all matches live on Sony Sports Network channels and stream on Sony LIV, with multi-language coverage in English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu. India’s campaign begins with their opening match against UAE on September 10, followed by high-stakes encounters in the Super Four stage and the grand final on September 28.
The broadcaster also brings back its flagship studio show Extraaa Innings T20, featuring some of cricket’s most celebrated voices. The English feed will include Ravi Shastri, Sunil Gavaskar, Sanjay Manjrekar, Robin Uthappa, Waqar Younis, Wasim Akram, Russel Arnold, Simon Doull, Mike Haysman, and more. The Hindi panel features Virender Sehwag, Irfan Pathan, Ajay Jadeja, Abhishek Nayar, Vivek Razdan, Saba Karim, and others, while regional feeds will see experts such as WV Raman, Bharat Arun (Tamil) and Venkatapathy Raju, Venugopal Rao (Telugu).
Speaking on the announcement, Rajesh Kaul, Chief Revenue Officer – Distribution & International Business and Head – Sports Business, Sony Pictures Networks India, said, “As the Asia Cup returns, Sony Sports Network reimagines cricket broadcasting and connects every fan to the pulse of the nation’s greatest sport. Our campaign #RagRagMeinBharat, is an extension of our vision to make world-class cricket truly accessible to our audiences across the remotest villages to the busiest metros in India. The prestigious Asia Cup represents not just a battle for supremacy, but a fusion of history, culture, and aspiration.”
Legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar added, “As Team India steps onto the Asia Cup stage under the dynamic leadership of Surya Kumar Yadav, we witness a blend of tenacity and experience steering the side. Surya’s ability to inspire through his innovative batting and captaincy complements the other members of the team. This squad symbolises the future of Indian cricket, diverse, versatile and combative. The Asia Cup offers them a platform not just to defend India’s supremacy but to lay the foundation for a new era of Indian dominance in T20 cricket.”
Echoing this sentiment, Ravi Shastri remarked, “With Surya Kumar Yadav leading from the front and Shubman Gill mastering the art of youthful leadership as vice-captain, this Indian squad exemplifies the perfect mix of experience and potential. Players like Jasprit Bumrah, Abhishek Sharma, and Hardik Pandya bring international class, while talents like Tilak Varma and Harshit Rana add spark and depth. The Asia Cup 2025 will be the crucible where their mettle is tested, and I believe this team, under Surya’s calm and aggressive captaincy, will rise to the occasion and set new benchmarks for Indian cricket.”
Fans can catch every moment of the Asia Cup 2025 live on Sony Sports Network and Sony LIV.
