India vs England: Irfan Pathan returns as Commentator and Expert after IPL Hiatus - Check Full List of Hindi and English Experts

Former India player Irfan Pathan is set to make his comeback in the commentary and expert role after missing out on IPL 2025 season.

Pathan, who has been a central point of broadcasting operations, was left out of the ongoing IPL panel by Star Sports, but will be returning with the same role.

As India take on England in a five-match Test series, Irfan Pathan has been named among the experts for Sony Sports' Hindi coverage for the series. The former India all-rounder will be among a star-studded team that will be analysing and dissecting Team India's proceedings in Hindi.

India vs England - Hindi Experts Panel

Sony Sports Network announced on Saturday (May 24) that Pathan is among their eight experts who will be spearheading the Hindi coverage. The other former India players in the panel are - Vivek Razdan, Saba Karim, Ashish Nehra, RP Singh and Ajay Jadeja. Apart from that, Gaurav Kapur and Arjun Pandit will be the orchestrators of the proceedings.

India vs Englad - English Experts Panel

The English panel also consists of seven names. Sunil Gavaskar, Harsha Bhogle and Cheteshwar Pujara are the Indian representatives, while Michael Atheron, Michael Vaughan and Nasser Hussain will be bolstering the English presence. Jasprit Bumrah's wife Sanjana Ganesan is to be the presenter, gliding the show seamlessly.

The India tour of England 2025 is a highly anticipated five-match Test series, marking the commencement of the 2025-27 ICC World Test Championship cycle. This series is particularly significant as it represents India's first Test series following the retirements of stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Shubman Gill is expected to lead the team as captain, with Rishabh Pant serving as vice-captain. The squad features a blend of experienced players and promising newcomers, signaling a new era in Indian Test cricket.

India vs England 2025 Test Series Schedule

1st Test: June 20-24 at Headingley, Leeds

2nd Test: July 2-6 at Edgbaston, Birmingham

3rd Test: July 10-14 at Lord's, London

4th Test: July 23-27 at Old Trafford, Manchester

5th Test: July 31-August 4 at The Oval, London

This series is significant as it represents India's first Test series following the retirements of stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Shubman Gill is expected to lead the team as captain, with Rishabh Pant serving as vice-captain. The squad features a blend of experienced players and promising newcomers, signaling a new era in Indian Test cricket.