Mumbai: Sony Sports Network and Sony LIV have announced their expert panel and multilingual commentary line-up for the upcoming ACC Women’s Asia Cup 2026, scheduled to take place from August 28 to September 13.
The tournament will bring together Asia’s leading cricketing nations, with Sony Sports Network and Sony LIV offering comprehensive coverage through a panel of former international cricketers and experts.
The panel includes former India captain Mithali Raj, former India captain and ICC Hall of Famer Anjum Chopra, Veda Krishnamurthy, Reema Malhotra, Niranjana Nagarajan and Sunitha Anand, along with former India women’s cricket team coach W.V. Raman and other experts.
The experts will provide pre-match analysis, mid-innings insights and post-match reviews across Sony Sports Network and Sony LIV. The network’s flagship studio show, Extraaa Innings, will serve as the central hub for coverage, featuring player match-ups, tactical analysis and discussions around key storylines, including the much-awaited India-Pakistan encounter.
The tournament will be presented with commentary in English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada.
Expert Panel and Commentary Line-up
Extraaa Innings Studio: Mithali Raj, Anjum Chopra, W.V. Raman, Reema Malhotra, Tanya Purohit and Gargi Raut.
English: Annesha Ghosh, Veda Krishnamurthy, Sana Mir, Marina Iqbal, Charvi Bhatt, Ahmed Raza, Mazhar Uddin and Farveez Maharoof.
Hindi: Reema Malhotra, Vivek Razdan, Atish Thukral, Nishad Pai Vaidya, Paul Valthaty, Yash Pathak, Juili Ballal and Gargi Raut.
Tamil: W.V. Raman, Niranjana Nagarajan, Shailaja Sunder, Sai Raaghul and Selva Giftson.
Telugu: Keerthi Vishwanadha, Sunitha Anand, Hari Kishore Maladi, Akhilesh G and Surya Pranav.
Kannada: Sahana Pawar, Sharath HS and Dhanush Lavanya.
“The ACC Women’s Asia Cup brings together some of the finest cricketing talent from across the continent. With an accomplished expert panel, commentary in five languages and comprehensive programming through Extraaa Innings, we aim to bring fans closer to the strategies, rivalries and defining moments of the tournament across Sony Sports Network and Sony LIV. Women’s cricket continues to attract larger and more engaged audiences, and we are delighted to showcase its growing appeal, ” said, Rajesh Kaul, Chief Revenue Officer and Business Head, Sports and International, Sony Pictures Networks India
“The ACC Women’s Asia Cup reflects the remarkable progress of women’s cricket in the region and the intensity of its rivalries. With India continuing to set new benchmarks, this edition promises compelling contests and several emerging players to watch. I look forward to joining the Sony Sports Network and Sony LIV panel and offering viewers a closer understanding of the strategies and moments that could shape the tournament,” said Mithali Raj, former India women’s cricket team captain & Khel Ratna Awardee
“The Women’s Asia Cup is fascinating because every team brings a distinct style and approach to the competition. Alongside established international players, the tournament also provides emerging talent with an opportunity to perform on a major stage. I look forward to analysing these different styles and the finer aspects of the game for viewers on Sony Sports Network and Sony LIV,” said Anjum Chopra, former India women’s cricket team captain, Padmashree, & ICC Hall of Famer.
The ACC Women’s Asia Cup 2026 will be available exclusively on Sony Sports Network and Sony LIV from August 28, 2026.
