IND vs AUS: Full Commentary Panel for Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25

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The Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 2024-25 is all set to begin on November 22 in Perth, with India taking on Australia in a crucial Test series. This series will play a huge role in deciding the finalists for the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025.

The series opener will see Jasprit Bumrah leading India in the absence of Rohit Sharma, who is expected to return for the second Test in Adelaide. The five-match series will include iconic venues like Brisbane’s Gabba, Melbourne Cricket Ground for the Boxing Day Test, and Sydney Cricket Ground for the finale.

Adding to the excitement, the commentary panel for the series features a stellar lineup of cricketing legends and experts.

Who are the commentators for BGT 2024-25?

The BGT will be broadcast by multiple networks, each boasting an impressive panel of commentators. Channel 7 and Fox Cricket have finalized their teams, while Star Sports, the official broadcaster in India, is expected to announce their lineup soon.

Channel 7 Commentary Team:

Sunil Gavaskar, Ricky Ponting, Justin Langer, Greg Blewett, James Brayshaw, Trent Copeland, Aaron Finch, Damien Fleming, Matthew Hayden, Simon Katich, Rachel Khawaja, Tim Lane, Mel McLaughlin, Alison Mitchell, Alister Nicholson, and Simon Taufel.

Fox Cricket Commentary Team:

Ravi Shastri, Harsha Bhogle, Allan Border, Adam Gilchrist, Isa Guha, Mark Howard, Mike Hussey, Brendan Julian, Brett Lee, Kath Loughnan, Kerry O’Keefe, Michael Vaughan, David Warner, and Mark Waugh.

Commentators for the First Test

For the first Test in Perth, both English and Hindi commentary panels will feature a blend of former cricketers and broadcasting veterans:

• English Commentary: Mark Nicholas, Matthew Hayden, Ravi Shastri, Sunil Gavaskar, Wasim Akram, Murali Vijay, and Russell Arnold.
• Hindi Commentary: Ravi Shastri, Wasim Akram, Cheteshwar Pujara, Sunil Gavaskar, Sanjay Manjrekar, Jatin Sapru, and Deep Das Gupta.

This lineup includes some fresh faces in commentary. Cheteshwar Pujara is reportedly making his debut as a Hindi commentator, bringing insights from his recent playing career. David Warner, who retired earlier this year, also joins the panel, continuing his post-cricket career in broadcasting.

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