The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has revealed the list of commentators for the upcoming Asia Cup 2023, which begins in less than 20 days. The lineup comprises 12 commentators representing 5 different countries.
Notably, Aakash Chopra, the former Indian opening batsman known for his substantial social media following, has been left out from the commentator roster.
The commentator lineup from India includes Gautam Gambhir, Ravi Shastri, Sanjay Manjrekar, Irfan Pathan, and Deep Dasgupta.
Pakistan will be represented by Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis, Bazid Khan, and Ramiz Raja.
Bangladesh will be represented by Athar Ali Khan, while co-hosts Sri Lanka will have Russell Arnold as their representative. Adding to the mix, Scott Styris will serve as a neutral commentator.
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Asia Cup 2023 Full Schedule
Date | Venue | Match | Stage | Match Timings |
30 August | Multan | Pakistan vs Nepal | Group Stage | 3:00 PM IST |
31 August | Kandy | Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka | Group Stage | 3:00 PM IST |
2 September | Kandy | Pakistan vs India | Group Stage | 3:00 PM IST |
3 September | Lahore | Bangladesh vs Afghanistan | Group Stage | 3:00 PM IST |
4 September | Kandy | India vs Nepal | Group Stage | 3:00 PM IST |
5 September | Lahore | Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka | Group Stage | 3:00 PM IST |
6 September | Lahore | A1 vs B2 | Super 4 | 3:00 PM IST |
9 September | Colombo | B1 vs B2 | Super 4 | 3:00 PM IST |
10 September | Colombo | A1 vs A2 | Super 4 | 3:00 PM IST |
12 September | Colombo | A2 vs B1 | Super 4 | 3:00 PM IST |
14 September | Colombo | A1 vs B1 | Super 4 | 3:00 PM IST |
15 September | Colombo | A2 vs B2 | Super 4 | 3:00 PM IST |
17 September | Colombo | Final | Super 4 | 3:00 PM IST |