Every cricket series carries its own energy, but when India and Australia meet, that energy turns electric. The clash between these two proud cricketing nations never feels like just another fixture; it becomes an event. As anticipation builds for the series starting on October 19 in Perth, the broadcast teams preparing to bring the action to millions have now revealed their full line-ups. The official rights holders confirmed that both JioHotstar and Star Sports Network will provide commentary in five languages — English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada.
The English panel features some of the most familiar cricketing voices. Ravi Shastri leads the team alongside Adam Gilchrist, Matthew Hayden, Michael Hussey, Mark Waugh, David Warner, Aaron Finch, Shane Watson, Robin Uthappa, and Abhinav Mukund.
Hindi audiences will hear insights from Irfan Pathan, Suresh Raina, Parthiv Patel, Aakash Chopra, Varun Aaron, and Abhishek Nayar. Jatin Sapru and Anant Tyagi host the coverage.
Regional fans can tune in to their favourite experts. Kris Srikkanth and Sadagopan Ramesh head the Tamil panel. MSK Prasad and Venugopal Rao will guide the Telugu team. Vijay Bharadwaj and Vinay Kumar will lead the Kannada line-up. Each team connects fans through familiar voices and varied perspectives. Viewers can enjoy the series in their own language and style.
English: Ravi Shastri, Adam Gilchrist, Matthew Hayden, Michael Hussey, Mark Waugh, David Warner, Aaron Finch, Shane Watson, Robin Uthappa, Abhinav Mukund
Hindi: Irfan Pathan, Suresh Raina, Parthiv Patel, Aakash Chopra, Varun Aaron, Abhishek Nayar, Jatin Sapru, Anant Tyagi
Tamil: Kris Srikkanth, Sadagopan Ramesh, Sridharan Sriram, S Badrinath, Anirudha Srikkanth, Abhinav Mukund, KB Arun Karthik, Nanee, Bhavna Balakrishnan, Sameena Anwar, Muthu Pradeep, Ashwath Mukunthan
Telugu: MSK Prasad, Venugopal Rao, Suman T, Ashish Reddy, Aksath Reddy, Kalyan Krishna, Vindhya Vishaka, Kaushik NC, Prathyusha Sadhu
Kannada: Vijay Bharadwaj, Vinay Kumar, Srinivas Murthy, Krishnappa Gowtham, Pavan Deshpande, Bharat Chipli, Kiran Srinivas, Madhu Mailankody, Sumesh Goni, Reena DSouza
India’s Fresh Start in Perth
When the first ODI begins at Perth Stadium, fans will turn their eyes to Shubman Gill. He steps up as India’s new ODI captain. His leadership debut carries big expectations. The setting feels right as a fresh chapter in a famous rivalry. The match starts at 9:00 AM IST and marks the return of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to international cricket. Their presence will boost India’s batting order once again.
For India, this series represents more than just another contest against Australia. The team should treat this as early preparation for the 2027 ICC ODI World Cup, which South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia will co-host. Gill’s leadership and the seniors’ form will reveal India’s direction for the coming years. The contest in Perth may shape how India will build their next phase in one-day cricket. The team will aim to combine fresh energy with solid experience to move forward with intent and clarity.
