Broadcasters Assemble Over 170 Experts for the Most Extensive IPL 2025 Presentation Panel
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Synopsis
Former cricketing icons such as AB De Villiers, Kane Williamson, and Shane Watson join over 170 experts for the IPL 2025 coverage, brought by JioHotstar. This year promises unprecedented diversity in languages and innovative viewing options, ensuring a comprehensive and immersive experience for fans.
Key Takeaways
- Over 170 experts for IPL 2025 coverage.
- Matches in more than 25 feeds across TV and digital.
- Innovative features like multi-cam feeds and live audio descriptive.
- Special Motu Patlu feed for kids.
- Engagement through QR codes for key moments.
New Delhi, March 23 (NationPress) Former cricket legends AB De Villiers, Kane Williamson, Shane Watson, Virender Sehwag, Ravi Shastri, Suresh Raina, Harbhajan Singh, Shikhar Dhawan, Anil Kumble, Mark Boucher, Matthew Hayden, Michael Clarke, Sunil Gavaskar, and Ajay Jadeja are part of a remarkable assembly of over 170 experts who will provide coverage for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025.
This illustrious panel, organized by JioHotstar, the official broadcasters of IPL, also features Navjot Singh Siddhu, Aakash Chopra, Ambati Rayudu, Kedar Jadhav, Jhulan Goswami, Mithali Raj, and renowned Bhojpuri actor Ravi Kishan, with matches being aired in over 25 feeds across both Linear TV and Digital platforms.
The extensive line-up guarantees fans and viewers an exceptional experience, as JioStar has brought together the largest panel of stars for IPL to date.
As India's beloved sporting festival reaches its 18th year, JioStar has promised an unprecedented presentation featuring over 25 feeds in 12 languages across linear TV and digital platforms, supported by more than 170 experts, including IPL champions and World Cup winners from both India and beyond.
The network will offer coverage in various languages on TV, including Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada, in addition to the English feed, while the 18th season will be streamed live across 16 feeds on digital platforms, covering languages such as English, Hindi, Marathi, Haryanvi, Bengali, Bhojpuri, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Gujarati, and Punjabi.
Beyond language options, the live streaming on JioHotstar will feature multi-camera feeds, Hangout feeds, and a unique feed for younger audiences and families titled ‘Motu Patlu present Super Funday’.
“What we have curated for the TATA IPL 2025 is nothing short of a spectacle. Celebrating the 18th season, we aim to provide a presentation filled with innovations, top-tier talent, and a show that will resonate with millions of Indians. Our initiatives will match the enthusiasm and thrill that the league brings to the nation,” stated a spokesperson from JioStar Sports in a recent release.
In a groundbreaking debut, one of the world’s most revered batsmen and widely adored figures, Kane Williamson, will step into the role of commentator and expert for IPL. As the first player from New Zealand to clinch the orange cap and a two-time IPL champion with the Gujarat Titans, his presence adds significant value.
The inclusion of IPL champion Shane Watson, former Mumbai Indians head coach Mark Boucher, and fellow icons AB De Villiers, Virender Sehwag, Shikhar Dhawan, and Suresh Raina will enhance JioStar’s promise of providing fans with insights from key figures who recently played alongside top franchise members.
After securing titles with Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings, Shane Watson continues his IPL journey with JioStar. The panel also includes former IPL captains and stars such as Anil Kumble, Harbhajan Singh, Ambati Rayudu, Robin Uthappa, Murali Vijay, and Kedar Jadhav across various language feeds. The father-son duo of Anirudh Srikkanth and K. Srikkanth will appear together in the Tamil expert panel, while Manvinder Bisla, the man of the match from the 2012 IPL Final, will represent the Haryanvi feed.
In their ongoing mission to provide fans with an immersive experience, JioStar is establishing a touchpoint for second-screen interaction. Viewers can scan a QR code while watching live on Linear TV to catch key moments on their mobile devices through JioHotstar.
To ensure an inclusive viewing experience, MaxView, Live Audio Descriptive, and Indian Sign Language will all make their IPL debut on JioHotstar. The multi-camera feed will continue to offer viewers the chance to watch the TATA IPL from diverse angles, including the fan-favorite Hero Cam, along with Stump Cam, Batter Cam, and Bird’s Eye Cam.
The 18th IPL season will also bring back a digital-exclusive and popular Hangout feed, along with the newly introduced ‘Motu Patlu present Super Funday’. This special feed for children will feature the beloved cartoon characters as commentators, introducing a fun and exciting twist to the IPL experience.
The Hangout feed will offer fans a light-hearted and humorous take on the competitive league through contemporary content creators and well-known stand-up comics such as Angad Singh, Kunal Saluja, Sahiba Bali, Inder Sahni, Shubham Shandilya, and Aditya Kulshreshta. This feed is expected to attract first-time viewers and non-sports audiences, thereby increasing the league's viewership.
Throughout the 18th season, JioStar will curate an exciting range of content focusing on IPL icons and captains, including MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Hardik Pandya, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sanju Samson, Jasprit Bumrah, and Pat Cummins, among others.
