Sony Sports Network and Sony LIV have unveiled an expanded broadcast presentation for the ACC Women’s Asia Cup 2026, assembling a roster of former international cricketers and experts alongside commentary in five languages for the continental tournament.
Running from August 28 to September 13, the Women’s Asia Cup will be carried on Sony Sports Network and Sony LIV, with coverage spanning English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada. Extraaa Innings will anchor the studio presentation, supporting the live action with pre-match analysis, mid-innings coverage and post-match reviews.
Sony builds coverage around experienced cricket voices
Former India Women’s Cricket Team Captains Mithali Raj and Anjum Chopra are among the leading names in Sony’s coverage team. They will be joined by Veda Krishnamurthy, Reema Malhotra, Niranjana Nagarajan and Sunitha Anand, as well as former India Women’s Cricket Team Coach W.V. Raman.
The Extraaa Innings studio team will feature Raj, Chopra, Raman and Malhotra alongside Tanya Purohit and Gargi Raut. Its coverage will include tactical analysis, player match-ups and discussion around major tournament storylines, including the India-Pakistan fixture.
Rajesh Kaul, Chief Revenue Officer and Business Head, Sports and International at Sony Pictures Networks India, said in an official statement: “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.”
Multilingual teams broaden the tournament presentation
Sony has assembled separate commentary teams across each of the five languages. Annesha Ghosh, Veda Krishnamurthy, Sana Mir, Marina Iqbal, Charvi Bhatt, Ahmed Raza, Mazhar Uddin and Farveez Maharoof make up the English line-up.
The Hindi team consists of Reema Malhotra, Vivek Razdan, Atish Thukral, Nishad Pai Vaidya, Paul Valthaty, Yash Pathak, Juili Ballal and Gargi Raut. Raman and Niranjana Nagarajan will work across the Tamil presentation alongside Shailaja Sunder, Sai Raaghul and Selva Giftson.
Keerthi Vishwanadha, Sunitha Anand, Hari Kishore Maladi, Akhilesh G and Surya Pranav comprise the Telugu team, while Sahana Pawar, Sharath HS and Dhanush Lavanya will provide Kannada commentary.
Mithali Raj, former India Women’s Cricket Team Captain and Khel Ratna Awardee, said in an official statement: “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. ”
Women’s Asia Cup takes centre stage
The broadcast line-up combines former players from women’s international cricket with commentators and presenters working across Sony’s television and streaming coverage. The tournament will also give emerging players from participating teams a continental platform alongside established international names.
Anjum Chopra, former India Women’s Cricket Team Captain, Padma Shri Awardee and ICC Hall of Famer, said in an official statement: “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. “
Sony Sports Network and Sony LIV will begin their ACC Women’s Asia Cup 2026 coverage on August 28, with the tournament continuing through September 13.
