PSL 2025 (Season 10) - Broadcast Thread

[BouncerGuy]

Myco has secured exclusive streaming rights for PSL 10 in the MENA region, covering 14 countries including UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt. The platform will broadcast all 34 matches of the tournament, set to begin on April 11, 2025, featuring top international cricketers from cricket-playing nations.

 

[P4K1 #1]

Geo News in UK will be showing it

 

[jamie smith fan]

Myco has secured exclusive streaming rights for PSL 10 in the MENA region, covering 14 countries including UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt. The platform will broadcast all 34 matches of the tournament, set to begin on April 11, 2025, featuring top international cricketers from cricket-playing nations.

Any updates about who is streaming it in India??

 

[Kianig89]

Geo Sopoor in Pakistan?

 

[hassan918]

First-ever full-match Urdu commentary in HBL PSL​

Lahore, 5 April 2025: The Pakistan Cricket Board is pleased to announce that for the first time in HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) history, fans will be able to enjoy full-match Urdu commentary throughout the tournament. The HBL PSL X is all set to take place in four cities – Lahore, Karachi, Multan and Rawalpindi from 11 April to 18 May.

Fans can now choose to tune into live broadcasts in Urdu, allowing them to experience the action and excitement of the league matches in Pakistan’s national language. This step is set to deepen engagement with millions of cricket fans and enhance their experience.

HBL PSL Chief Executive Officer Salman Naseer:

“This is a landmark moment for the HBL PSL and its ever-growing fanbase. Cricket is a unifying force in Pakistan and by offering commentary in Urdu for a full game, we are bringing the excitement and energy of the HBL PSL closer to the hearts of fans in every corner of the country.

“The introduction of the seperate Urdu commentary feed is something that has been eagerly anticipated and we are excited to deliver it. This move not only strengthens our connection with the community but also ensures that the excitement of HBL PSL is more accessible to a wider audience.”

The broadcast details, including commentary panels for both English and Urdu will be shared in due course.

PCB

 

[hassan918]

Star-studded commentary panel announced for HBL PSL X​

Lahore, 6 April 2025: Former England Test captain Sir Alastair Cook is all set to make his HBL PSL debut behind the mic as Pakistan Cricket Board today announces a star-studded commentary panel for HBL PSL X.

The six-team tournament is scheduled to commence from 11 April at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium and will conclude on 18 May, with the final taking place at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.

The 34 matches will be played in Karachi, Lahore, Multan and Rawalpindi.

Cook will be joined by former MCC President Mark Nicholas – a renowned voice in cricket commentary since retiring from competitive cricket in 1995. Nicholas also remained associated with SKY Sports in England and Channel 9 in Australia. Joining Cook and Nicholas are fellow countrymen Dominic Cork and Mark Butcher, while South Africa’s Jean-Paul Duminy and Mike Haysman will also be part of the panel.

From Bangladesh, it will be Athar Ali Khan, and he will be joined by New Zealand’s former Test cricketer Martin Guptill. Australia’s two-time ICC Women’s World Cup winner Lisa Sthalekar will also lend her voice to the tournament.

Commentators from Pakistan:

Four former Test captains – Aamir Sohail, Ramiz Raja, Waqar Younis and Wasim Akram will lead the commentary team from Pakistan. Waqar and Wasim are both ICC and PCB Hall of Famers as well. They will be joined by former Test cricketer Bazid Khan, former Pakistan women’s team captain Urooj Mumtaz and cricket analyst Sikander Bakht.

In a historic move, this edition of the HBL PSL will also feature a full match broadcast in Urdu commentary for the first time. The Urdu commentary panel includes Ali Younis, Aqeel Samar*, Marina Iqbal*, Salman Butt and Tariq Saeed, who will be joined by the above Pakistan’s commentators for selected segments.

Erin Holland and Zainab Abbas will be the presenters during the league matches.

HBL PSL Chief Executive Officer Salman Naseer:

“We are excited to welcome a star-studded commentary team, featuring some of the most iconic names in the cricketing world — including legendary former Test captains and top-tier broadcasters. Their involvement not only enhances the quality of our coverage but also highlights the global stature of the HBL PSL.

“This year, for the first time in HBL PSL history, we will be broadcasting a full match entirely in Urdu commentary – a move that brings us even closer to our passionate fanbase across Pakistan. We are confident that the combination of iconic voices and fresh innovations will enhance the viewing experience for fans at home and around the world.”

*denotes commentators who will be partially available

Source: PCB

 

[Double Trouble]

Positives Mark Nicholas & captain Cook

Should have poached bumble as special guest commentary for semis & final

 

[Bhaijaan]

How to watch PSL in Bharat?

Always been a fan of high quality fast bowling brother

I hope to be part of this extravagance and share some great moments with my brothers in here. Here’s to fun and passion.

 

[Rana]

Star-studded commentary panel announced for HBL PSL X​

Lahore, 6 April 2025: Former England Test captain Sir Alastair Cook is all set to make his HBL PSL debut behind the mic as Pakistan Cricket Board today announces a star-studded commentary panel for HBL PSL X.

The six-team tournament is scheduled to commence from 11 April at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium and will conclude on 18 May, with the final taking place at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.

The 34 matches will be played in Karachi, Lahore, Multan and Rawalpindi.

Cook will be joined by former MCC President Mark Nicholas – a renowned voice in cricket commentary since retiring from competitive cricket in 1995. Nicholas also remained associated with SKY Sports in England and Channel 9 in Australia. Joining Cook and Nicholas are fellow countrymen Dominic Cork and Mark Butcher, while South Africa’s Jean-Paul Duminy and Mike Haysman will also be part of the panel.

From Bangladesh, it will be Athar Ali Khan, and he will be joined by New Zealand’s former Test cricketer Martin Guptill. Australia’s two-time ICC Women’s World Cup winner Lisa Sthalekar will also lend her voice to the tournament.

Commentators from Pakistan:

Four former Test captains – Aamir Sohail, Ramiz Raja, Waqar Younis and Wasim Akram will lead the commentary team from Pakistan. Waqar and Wasim are both ICC and PCB Hall of Famers as well. They will be joined by former Test cricketer Bazid Khan, former Pakistan women’s team captain Urooj Mumtaz and cricket analyst Sikander Bakht.

In a historic move, this edition of the HBL PSL will also feature a full match broadcast in Urdu commentary for the first time. The Urdu commentary panel includes Ali Younis, Aqeel Samar*, Marina Iqbal*, Salman Butt and Tariq Saeed, who will be joined by the above Pakistan’s commentators for selected segments.

Erin Holland and Zainab Abbas will be the presenters during the league matches.

HBL PSL Chief Executive Officer Salman Naseer:

“We are excited to welcome a star-studded commentary team, featuring some of the most iconic names in the cricketing world — including legendary former Test captains and top-tier broadcasters. Their involvement not only enhances the quality of our coverage but also highlights the global stature of the HBL PSL.

“This year, for the first time in HBL PSL history, we will be broadcasting a full match entirely in Urdu commentary – a move that brings us even closer to our passionate fanbase across Pakistan. We are confident that the combination of iconic voices and fresh innovations will enhance the viewing experience for fans at home and around the world.”

*denotes commentators who will be partially available

Source: PCB

Bhai Athar Ali Khan ke deewaney report karain!

This guy is a cult legend!

 

[Kianig89]

Alastair Cook & Butcher for T20 cricket, only in Pakistan nevertheless still better than local commies

 

[Rana]

Can we please sign Soumya Sarkar just for Athar Ali Khan?

Listening to Athar bhai pronounce his name is like music to my ears

 

[Savak]

A commentary team for an international event should ideally have atleast one big name from each country. We are missing some big names from Australia, West Indies.

 

[Barragan]

Star-studded commentary panel announced for HBL PSL X​

Lahore, 6 April 2025: Former England Test captain Sir Alastair Cook is all set to make his HBL PSL debut behind the mic as Pakistan Cricket Board today announces a star-studded commentary panel for HBL PSL X.

The six-team tournament is scheduled to commence from 11 April at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium and will conclude on 18 May, with the final taking place at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.

The 34 matches will be played in Karachi, Lahore, Multan and Rawalpindi.

Cook will be joined by former MCC President Mark Nicholas – a renowned voice in cricket commentary since retiring from competitive cricket in 1995. Nicholas also remained associated with SKY Sports in England and Channel 9 in Australia. Joining Cook and Nicholas are fellow countrymen Dominic Cork and Mark Butcher, while South Africa’s Jean-Paul Duminy and Mike Haysman will also be part of the panel.

From Bangladesh, it will be Athar Ali Khan, and he will be joined by New Zealand’s former Test cricketer Martin Guptill. Australia’s two-time ICC Women’s World Cup winner Lisa Sthalekar will also lend her voice to the tournament.

Commentators from Pakistan:

Four former Test captains – Aamir Sohail, Ramiz Raja, Waqar Younis and Wasim Akram will lead the commentary team from Pakistan. Waqar and Wasim are both ICC and PCB Hall of Famers as well. They will be joined by former Test cricketer Bazid Khan, former Pakistan women’s team captain Urooj Mumtaz and cricket analyst Sikander Bakht.

In a historic move, this edition of the HBL PSL will also feature a full match broadcast in Urdu commentary for the first time. The Urdu commentary panel includes Ali Younis, Aqeel Samar*, Marina Iqbal*, Salman Butt and Tariq Saeed, who will be joined by the above Pakistan’s commentators for selected segments.

Erin Holland and Zainab Abbas will be the presenters during the league matches.

HBL PSL Chief Executive Officer Salman Naseer:

“We are excited to welcome a star-studded commentary team, featuring some of the most iconic names in the cricketing world — including legendary former Test captains and top-tier broadcasters. Their involvement not only enhances the quality of our coverage but also highlights the global stature of the HBL PSL.

“This year, for the first time in HBL PSL history, we will be broadcasting a full match entirely in Urdu commentary – a move that brings us even closer to our passionate fanbase across Pakistan. We are confident that the combination of iconic voices and fresh innovations will enhance the viewing experience for fans at home and around the world.”

*denotes commentators who will be partially available

Source: PCB

Excellent team considering the ipl is going on

 

[Deewana Mastana]

This was bound to happen as all the top commies are at IPL.

Btw Nasser Hussain isn't at IPL is he? If he isn't why wasn't he approached and Athers too.

 

[Deewana Mastana]

Have they not announced the international broadcasting yet of where and who's going covering it?

 

[Rana saab]

How to watch PSL in Bharat?

Always been a fan of high quality fast bowling brother

I hope to be part of this extravagance and share some great moments with my brothers in here. Here’s to fun and passion.

i think sony is broadcasting it in India

 

[Kianig89]

What will be the prize for MOM, will it be in $$ or PKR , or Chinese Yuan or may be they will handover CD70 bikes.

MOM should be atleast >$1000

 

[Deewana Mastana]

Have they not announced the international broadcasting yet of where and who's going covering it?

Ok so just checked that Sky Sports will be showing it in the UK but not on their main channels.

 

[emranabbas]

Ok so just checked that Sky Sports will be showing it in the UK but not on their main channels.

can you share a source?

at the moment they are broadcasting IPL

 

[RidiculousMan]

Star-studded commentary panel announced for HBL PSL X​

Lahore, 6 April 2025: Former England Test captain Sir Alastair Cook is all set to make his HBL PSL debut behind the mic as Pakistan Cricket Board today announces a star-studded commentary panel for HBL PSL X.

The six-team tournament is scheduled to commence from 11 April at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium and will conclude on 18 May, with the final taking place at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.

The 34 matches will be played in Karachi, Lahore, Multan and Rawalpindi.

Cook will be joined by former MCC President Mark Nicholas – a renowned voice in cricket commentary since retiring from competitive cricket in 1995. Nicholas also remained associated with SKY Sports in England and Channel 9 in Australia. Joining Cook and Nicholas are fellow countrymen Dominic Cork and Mark Butcher, while South Africa’s Jean-Paul Duminy and Mike Haysman will also be part of the panel.

From Bangladesh, it will be Athar Ali Khan, and he will be joined by New Zealand’s former Test cricketer Martin Guptill. Australia’s two-time ICC Women’s World Cup winner Lisa Sthalekar will also lend her voice to the tournament.

Commentators from Pakistan:

Four former Test captains – Aamir Sohail, Ramiz Raja, Waqar Younis and Wasim Akram will lead the commentary team from Pakistan. Waqar and Wasim are both ICC and PCB Hall of Famers as well. They will be joined by former Test cricketer Bazid Khan, former Pakistan women’s team captain Urooj Mumtaz and cricket analyst Sikander Bakht.

In a historic move, this edition of the HBL PSL will also feature a full match broadcast in Urdu commentary for the first time. The Urdu commentary panel includes Ali Younis, Aqeel Samar*, Marina Iqbal*, Salman Butt and Tariq Saeed, who will be joined by the above Pakistan’s commentators for selected segments.

Erin Holland and Zainab Abbas will be the presenters during the league matches.

HBL PSL Chief Executive Officer Salman Naseer:

“We are excited to welcome a star-studded commentary team, featuring some of the most iconic names in the cricketing world — including legendary former Test captains and top-tier broadcasters. Their involvement not only enhances the quality of our coverage but also highlights the global stature of the HBL PSL.

“This year, for the first time in HBL PSL history, we will be broadcasting a full match entirely in Urdu commentary – a move that brings us even closer to our passionate fanbase across Pakistan. We are confident that the combination of iconic voices and fresh innovations will enhance the viewing experience for fans at home and around the world.”

*denotes commentators who will be partially available

Source: PCB

Mark Nicholas. Wow. This star is enough for me alone.

 

[Shaka81]

can you share a source?

at the moment they are broadcasting IPL

It's on Sky Sports Mix. Channel 416 on Sky.

 

[emranabbas]

It's on Sky Sports Mix. Channel 416 on Sky.

makes sense currently IPL is on main even unless there is another event so that's more likely to shift to sky cricket and PSL on sky mix

 

[Shaka81]

makes sense currently IPL is on main even unless there is another event so that's more likely to shift to sky cricket and PSL on sky mix

It also means more people can watch it, since you don't need a Sky Sports package to watch that channel.

 

[The Bald Eagle]

Any fancode subscriber here?

 

[Hellion]

Any fancode subscriber here?

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But of course. I am a cricket lover first and I want to see the league with the highest bowling standard

 

[followed]

Any fancode subscriber here?

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I m just happy sony is broadcasting it here. I love watching cricket on TV.

I don't feel like watching but would love to see performance of young talents like ali raza and potentially other fast bowlers.

 

[jamie smith fan]

Any fancode subscriber here?

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Count me in.

 

[Savak]

Any fancode subscriber here?

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PSL has lost out on a lot of foreign broadcasters as a result of clashing with the IPL. I don't see Sky Sports New Zealand and Fox Sports Australia there. Any other notable foreign broadcaster missing?

 

[Omer2002]

Skysports are there they have rights

 

[TeymurBlake]

Some good names on the commentary. Really like listening to JP Duminy & Mark Nicholas.

 

[Savak]

Any fancode subscriber here?

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By choosing to clash with the IPL, the PSL has lost out on the Australian, New Zealand, Middle East, Carribean Market

 

[BouncerGuy]

Good to see sky, willow and sony there to broadcast PSL... They are one of the top firms.

 

[Asad T]

Unpopular opinion: The PSL urdu broadcast is a lot insightful than the english broadcast. The urdu guys have a lot more knowlege about the domesitic players and conditions than their overseas counterparts.

 

[Savak]

Unpopular opinion: The PSL urdu broadcast is a lot insightful than the english broadcast. The urdu guys have a lot more knowlege about the domesitic players and conditions than their overseas counterparts.

Salman Naseer confirmed that according to stats and numbers, the number of viewers increased when they launched the Urdu commentary transmission for PSL. Next year, the PCB will be experimenting with Punjabi and Pashto commentary as well to see if that has an impact on viewership in Pakistan.

 

[The cricket enthusiast]

Neither FanCode nor Sony is broadcasting the PSL in India.

 

[Ball Blazer]

Former Pakistani pacer Sohail Tanvir slams Lahore Qalandars' decision to send Asif Ali as opener against Peshawar Zalmi in a recent clash. He was quoted as saying:

"Let me give credit to the scientist who thought sending Asif Ali to open was a masterstroke," Tanvir said sarcastically.

"You sent a power-hitter with zero defensive game to open. I've seen him in the nets—he just swings wildly without footwork," he remarked.

"Bowling with the new ball is an art, and so is playing it. You cannot just send a slogger to face the toughest phase of an innings," he said.

“Facing the new ball against quality pace requires solid technique, especially on a pitch offering movement. Asif had no clue how to handle it.”

 

[Zee1989]

I haven't seen many things more absurd than the sensorship of PSL commentary. I knew IPL banned commentators from praising Kapil after he launched ICL with support from Zee TV to rival IPL, and then after Mumbai attacks, they banned Pak players and banned commentary team from mentioning Pakistani Players, but never like this. This team is so stupid. Bazid Khan is the worst of them all. He has zero game knowledge, can not for comment one right thing. In the last match alone this team was so harsh on youngster Sufyan after he let slip a ball for four, which should've been stopped, but in his defense it did get an awkward bounce, and it was justified when they said "It can't be tolerated at this grand stage" but what about Babar's even simpler ground fielding inside the circle, no bounce, just plain and complete disregard of basics, took the eyes off the ball and what should have been a single, ended up being a boundary. Did the Team criticise Babar? No, they were like "You don't expect this from Babar"??? What about this can't be tolerated at this stage and that too from a senior pro? Babar has dropped more catches than anyone in PSL in Zalmi squad. His Batting has been nothing short of horrendous. Saim gets Rossouw, the team goes like "Rossouw has not been scoring runs and it is proved again that he is out of form". Babar gets out against same bowler twice inside 6 balls (On 2nd ball in first match and on 4th Ball in the second match) and nothing, they are like "Babar should have gotten his left leg out of the way" Nothing on his form, nothing on this rivalry and how Babar has been loosing it consistently scoring only 21 runs at Average 5.8 and Strike Rate of 75 and getting out 6 Times. He has scored only 1 run against Aamir in last 7 balls faced getting out 3 times. Nobody thought to mention how bad Babar is against left arm pacers for a player who claims to be the King of Cricket. How humiliatingly he is loosing against his arch rival who is not even in his prime. Babar gets hit on the head and the commentators go like "This is a reminder of you can get hit early in the innings even if you are Babar" WTH, what happened to the basics, never take your eyes off the ball?
It is like they've been explicitly told not to criticize Babar or Rizwan in the PSL. Babar is not even in Top 18 most run getters in PSL X, a league with 6 teams and less than 15 top order batters who have played all 6 games for franchises, in fact only 4 teams have played six games so far. That is how bad he is. His Last Six innings have been 0,1,2,46,56,13 average of 23.4 and Strike Rate 117 a perfect example of How Stats can be misleading without context. While these are well below average but some might argue that 23 is not below average as far as averages go but put in the context and he has scored valuable runs only 2 times out of 6 and 4 times has gotten out inside first 3 overs or so. His only saving grace innings came against Lahore Qalandars where he scored 56 at 133 Strike Rate and remained not out. Which was controversial to say the least because he was saved early in the innings by DRS, ball tracking finding the ball going over the bails on a pitch which had low bounce and to top it all, just in previous over Same Bowler (Haris Rauf) had clean bowled TKC on exactly the same bowl which hit Babar on the pads instead. He can't play left arm swing, He can't play spin very well, he can't field, he can't put fielders in the right place, his bowling changes are all over the place, What can he do? And yet there is no criticism. Why is he so untouchable? His fans are circulating videos like "Babar is Sad" or showing videos of fans gathering around Babar as he leaves to get a glimpse of Babar as proof of his splendor. Well, we live in Pakistan, there's crowd on everything even dogs fighting in the street attracts crowds because we have no entertainment. So shut it pals. His army of PR Agency SAYA Corps is ready to mislead and take advantage of everything. Everything is a news, Babar is sick, hasn't been to barber, hasn't had lunch yet??? It is crazy to say the least.
Second more striking thing was mention of Imran Khan. It is like they've been told not to mention Imran Khan in any capacity. They were talking about Pakistan's Test Skippers and after Waseem Akram they abruptly stopped d said "And many more in the past" what was that about. As much as you may disagree with his political stances and policies or lack thereof, you can not under any circumstances deny that he is one of the most famous Pakistani players of the past. So why bring politics in cricket, Don't mention anything about his political career or fame, but don't deny the man his due credit.
Peace out fellas. I know this is more of a rant than an organized and thought out writing, just had to get it off my chest. This commentary panel is really depressing and low in IQ.