Sony Sports Network to broadcast India’s 2025 England Test series live in four languages
Sony Sports Network will provide live multi-language coverage of the India tour of England starting June 20, 2025, featuring expert commentary and analysis. The series promises high excitement with Shubman Gill captaining a new-look Indian Test team.
Published Date - 9 June 2025, 01:23 PM
Hyderabad: Sony Sports Network announces its comprehensive coverage of the much-anticipated India tour of England, set to begin on June 20, 2025. The five-match Test series, which will be played at iconic venues such
as Headingley, Edgbaston, Lord’s, Old Trafford, and The Oval, will be broadcast live across Sony Sports Network’s channels, marking an exciting new chapter for Indian cricket broadcasting. The all-encompassing live coverage of the India tour of England will be showcased across four languages — English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu — ensuring that fans across India can enjoy in-depth analysis, expert
commentary, and exclusive insights in their preferred language.
Viewers can catch all the action live on Sony Sports Ten 5 & Sony Sports Ten 1 channels in English, Sony Sports Ten 3 channels in Hindi and Sony Sports Ten 4 channels in Tamil & Telugu.
Rajesh Kaul, Chief Revenue Officer – Distribution & International Business and Head – Sports Business, Sony Pictures Networks India, said that India’s recent performance in limited-overs cricket was a
testament to the depth and talent of Indian cricket, Test matches in England present a unique challenge. Sony Sports Network would aim to rally the nation behind Team India as they embark on this crucial Test series, inspiring fans to believe that this team can overcome any challenge on any pitch in the world.
Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar said. there would always be something special about an Indian team touring England, and this time, with a new young captain and terrific young players, the excitement and anticipation among fans are at an all-time high—everyone is eager to see how these young cricketers will rise to the occasion and carve out their own legacy.
” The Sony Sports campaign, ‘Ground Tumhara, Jeet Hamari’, perfectly captures the spirit: England may be the host, but India is determined to make it their own, and with infectious energy, discipline, unity, and self-belief, this tour could well be the launchpad for a new era in Indian cricket, inspiring millions as the world watches on,” he said,
The list of commentary panels:
“Well, it’s official—Shubman Gill is the new face of Indian Test cricket, stepping up as captain for the England series. It’s a bold move, trusting a young leader with a new-look team after the retirements of giants like Rohit and Kohli. Gill’s got plenty to prove, especially away from home, but he’s shown he’s got the temperament for big moments. With Rishabh Pant as his deputy and a squad hungry to make their mark, this England tour could be the start of something special for India’s next generation. Don’t be surprised if these youngsters rise to the occasion,” former England captain
Michael Vaughan said.
English: Sunil Gavaskar, Michael Vaughan, Cheteshwar Pujara, Nasser
Hussain, Mike Atherton, Sanjana Ganesan, Harsha Bhogle
Hindi: Ajay Jadeja, Irfan Pathan, Ashish Nehra, Vivek Razdan, Saba
Karim, RP Singh, Arjun Pandit, Gaurav Kapur
Tamil: Hemang Badani, Bharat Arun, WV Raman, Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan, Arun V
Telugu: Venkatapathy Raju, Ravi Teja, Rakesh Deva, Sandeep B