New Delhi: Several superstars have been lined up as expert commentators for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, starting from March 22. On Wednesday, host broadcaster JioCinema unveiled new additions to its line-up for the 17th edition of the tournament.
The 17th season of IPL will be available in 12 languages, English, Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Bhojpuri, Punjabi, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada, with Haryanvi making its debut.
Former India opener Virender Sehwag will lead the newly launched Haryanvi language presentation. Meanwhile, former India cricketer Ajay Jadeja will make his debut as a Gujarati language expert.
Former Australia cricketer Shane Watson and former New Zealand coach and Royal Challengers Bangalore director of cricket Mike Hesson, Sehwag and Jadeja will also give fans access to the dressing rooms of the IPL franchises.
After playing for Delhi Daredevils and Kings XI Punjab, Sehwag took up a mentor role with the Punjab franchise. On the other hand, Manvinder Bisla, who was the player of the match in the 2012 IPL final, will also join Sehwag in the Haryanvi feed.
After winning IPL titles with Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings, Watson has continued his journey in the IPL. He won the Player of the Tournament award in the inaugural season with the Royals, while his match-winning 117* for CSK in the 2018 final against Sunrisers Hyderabad is recorded as one of the best innings ever in the IPL. Has been.
One of cricket’s brightest minds, Mike Hesson, will extend his journey with the IPL as an on-air expert. After coaching Kings XI Punjab and serving as director of cricket operations with Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), the Kiwi professional will sit down with some of the iconic players he coached in the IPL, including Chris Gayle and AB de Villiers. Are.
“The response we received from our audiences, advertisers and cricket fanatics to our in-depth and detailed presentation of Tata IPL 2023 was encouraging and we are doubling down on our innovations and initiatives for Tata IPL 2024. This season we look forward to the experience “Will continue to increase.” “With big names, deeper engagement with core, casual and curious fans through unique propositions like Hero Cam, Viral Weekend and the launch of the Haryanvi feed headlined by the iconic Virender Sehwag,” said Siddharth Sharma, Head of Sports Content, Viacom 18. A press release by JioCinema.
The 17th season of the IPL will begin on March 22, with defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) set to take on Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in a South Indian derby at their home ground – MA Chidambaram Stadium.
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2024-03-20 19:51:56