The International League T20 (ILT20) is gearing up for its third season in 2025 with an announcement that has cricket fans buzzing with excitemen?t: the unveiling of a star-studded commentary panel that promises to bring unparal??leled expertise and entertainment to the broadcasts. The ILT20, known for its high-octane cricket action, is set to captivate audiences not only with the on-field performances but also with its off-field commentary prowess.

Schedule and format

The tournament is scheduled to commence on January 11, and concluding on February 9, 2025. The action-packed season will feature 34 matches, including the playoffs, spread across three iconic venues in the UAE: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah Cricket Stadium. The league will follow a double round-robin format where each of the six teams will play against each other twice in the group stage, leading up to the playoffs wh?ich will determine the champion of this third edition of the ILT20

Elite commentary panel to welcome fans

The diverse and experienced commentary team is set to elevate the viewing experience, with their combined knowledge offering fans a deeper understanding of the game’s nuances. The ILT20’s commitment to enriching its broadcast quality is evident in this selection, aiming to provide not just entertainment but also educational commentary for cricket enthusiasts around the globe.

Leading the commentary line-up for ILT20 2025 are names that resonate deeply within the cricketing world. The panel includes cricket legends from India and Pakistan, like Virender Sehwag, Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis. Adding to the international flavor, the panel includes Ian Bishop, Ian Smith and Simon Doull.

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Complete list of commentators for ILT20 2025

• Virender Sehwag
• Wasim Akram
• Ian Bishop
• Waqar Younis
• Ian Smith
• Simon Doull
• Shoaib Akhtar
• Harbhajan Singh
• Niall O’Brien
• Alan Wilkins
• Anjum Chopra
• Saba Karim
• Rohan Gavaskar
• Nikhil Chopra
• Daren Ganga
• Urooj Mumtaz
• Vivek Razdan
• Reema Malhotra
• Ajay Mehra

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Aaryavir Sehwag, son of legendary Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag, showcased his batting prowess by smashing an extraordinary 297 runs in the Cooch Behar Trophy. Representing Delhi against Meghalaya at the MCA Cricket Ground in Shillong, the young lad came agonizingly close? to a triple century before being dismissed.

Meghalaya post a decent start before Delhi responds strongly

The match began with Meghalaya scoring 260 runs in their first innings after electing to bat. On Day 2, Delhi’s top order dominated, with Aaryavir and Arnav S Bugga stitching an impressive 180-run partnership for the opening wicket. Bugga scored a century before departing, while Aaryavir continued his onslaught, propelling Delhi to a c??ommanding lead of 208 runs by stumps.

A knock to remember for Aaryavir Sehwag

Aaryavir’s magnificent innings was marked by 51 fours and three sixes, taking just 309 balls to reach his career-best 297. His score now stands as the highest individual total in this edition of the Cooch Behar Trophy, surpassing Uttar Pradesh’s Bhavy Goyal, who scored 273 earlier in the tournament.

Though Aaryavir narrowly missed a triple century, his innings set a benchmark for young cricketers in the competition. His dismissal came at the hands of Rathor, leaving ??him just t??hree runs short of the historic milestone.

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Virender Sehwag’s heartfelt praise for his son

Sehwag took to social media to applaud his son’s stellar performance. Sharing his pride, Sehwag wrote on X (formerly Twitter):
“Well played @aaryavirsehwag. Missed a Ferrari by 23 runs. But well done, keep the fire alive and may you score many more daddy hundreds and doubles and triples. Khel jaao.”

A bright future ahead

Aaryavir’s knock not only highlighted his potential but also ?established him as a young player to watch in Indian cricket. His innings drew widespread praise and added a glorious chapter to the ongoing Cooch B??ehar Trophy.

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Virender Sehwag made his preferences clear during a “This or That” challenge when he chose between Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni, and Rohit Sharma. The “This or That” challenge has become a popular social media trend, where celebrities are quickly asked to choose between two names in a rapid-fire format.

Virender Sehwag gives his choices

During the fun segment at the Delhi Premier League T20 tournament, where Sehwag was asked to make quick choices between some of the most prominent figures in cricket history. Among the names presented were three of India’s biggest cricket stars: Kohli, Dhoni, and Rohit. In this rapid-fire round, he ultimately selected Rohit as his top choice, highlighting the Mumbai Indians captain as his preferred player.

The challenge began with Sehwag choosing between Dhoni and Ben Stokes. He selected Dhoni, affirming his preference for the former India captain. However, Dhoni was later pitted against South Africa‘s legendary AB de Villiers, and Dhoni was edged out by De Villiers.
When the next choice was between De Villiers and Kohli, Sehwag favored Kohli. Finally, in the matchup between Kohli and Rohit, Sehwag went with Rohit, the current captain of the Indian? ODI and Test teams, as his top pick.

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Sehwag further praises the Indian star for his incredible leadership 

Rohit’s prominence in cricket has notably increased over the past year. His leadership during the ODI World Cup 2023, where he guided the Indian team to the final, marked a significant achievement, despite the team’s heartbreaking loss to Australia in the summit clash.

However, Rohit redeemed himself with a standout performance in the T20 World Cup in 2024. He played a crucial role in India’s victory at the tournament. During the final against South Africa, India were on the brink of defeat, but a remarkable resurgence from the pace bowling unit revitalized the team and turned the match around and ended India’s Trophy drought of ten years.

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Former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag has expressed his preference for a coaching role in the Indian Premier League (IPL) over a position with the Indian national team. Sehwag, one of the most explosive batters of his era, highlighted his desire to prioritize family commi?tments as a key factor in thi?s decision.

Virender Sehwag prefers IPL coaching over Team India 

Sehwag emphasized that while he is open to taking up a coaching role in the IPL, he is not inclined to accept the position of head coach for Team India. The 44-year-old cited the demands of the job, particularly the extensive travel schedule, as the primary reason for his decisi??on.

“Not with the Indian cricket team, but if the IPL presents me with a coaching opportunity, I can surely have a look at it. If I become India’s head coach, then I’ll have to return to the same routine which I went through for 15 years. Playing for the Indian team requires you to stay on the road 8-9 months a year. My kids are 14 and 16, and they need me. Both play cricket for Delhi,” Sehwag said during an Amar Ujala event.

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Sehwag favors IPL coaching for flexibility and family time

Sehwag?? further elaborated on his reasons for declining a potential Team India coaching role, sayin?g that family comes first at this stage in his life. He shared that both of his children are budding cricketers, with one serving as an opening batter and the other as an off-spinner. Being involved in their development and spending quality time with them is a priority for the former opener.

“I need to help them with cricket and spend time. If I become the India head coach, staying away from them would be my biggest challenge. I will not be able to give time to my children. But yes, if there is a coach or mentor role available in the IPL, I can take it up,” Sehwag reiterated.

The Nawab of Najafgarh’s comments reflect the growing recognition among retired cricketers of the demanding nature of national team coaching roles. For Sehwag, who spent over a decade representing India at the highest level, the appeal of a more flexible and less time-consuming position, such as in the IPL, appears to be a better fit for his current lifestyle.

While the dynamic batter has remained closely connected to cricket through commentary, media work, and occasional mentoring roles, he m?ade it clear that a full-time position with the Indian national team may not be in his immediate future. Instead, the former Indian player seems more inclined to explore opportunities in the IPL, where coaching roles are shorter in duration and often come with fewer travel requirements, allowing him to balance hi??s professional ambitions with his personal responsibilities.

As one of India’s most iconic cricketers, Sehwag’s future involvement in the IPL could be an exciting development for fans and teams alike, offering him a chance to impart his vast knowledge and experience to the next generation of cricketers without sacrificing his family life.

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After India’s triumphant victory in the T20 World Cup 2024, cricket fans and experts are speculating about the future leadership of the Indian T20I team. Rohit Sharma, along with Virat Kohli, has announced his retirement from the format, leaving a significant void in both the captaincy and top-order batting positions. While vice-captain Hardik Pandya and pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah are the obvious contenders, Virender Sehwag has a different choice.

Virender Sehwag’s choice for India’s next T20I captain

In a discussion on Cricbuzz, Sehwag revealed that Shubman Gill should be the next T20I captain for India. Despite being a traveling reserve during the World Cup, Gill’s performance across all formats in 2023 has impressed Sehwag. He believed that Gill is a promising candidate for future leadership, especially with Rohit likely to retire from Tests and ODIs soon. Sehwag emphasized, “Shubman Gill will play all formats for India in the future. He had a brilliant year in 2023 in Tests, ODIs, and T20Is. Although he wasn’t part of the World Cup-winning squad, I think it’s the right decision because he is the ideal choice for captaincy when Rohit retires,”

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Appointment and leadership potential

Gill has been appointed as the captain for India’s tour of Zimbabwe, where a second-string team will play five T20Is against the hosts. This series will be his first assignment as India’s captain and marks a significant milestone in his career. At just 24, Gill has already made a notable impact in international cricket, particularly in white-ball formats and have earned the experience of leading Gujarat Titans (GT) in the Indian Premier League (IPL). While Gill still needs to?? establish himself in red-ball cricket, his white-b?all credentials are impressive. His consistent performance and calm demeanor make him a suitable candidate for leadership.

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Shakib Al Hasan‘s slow start in the T20 World Cup 2024 has been a significant concern for Bangladesh. The all-rounder’s poor form is jeopardizing his team’s chances of advancing to the Super 8 stage of the tournament. Once the top-ranked all-rounder in ICC rankings, Shakib has recently slipped to No. 5, a troubling sign for Bangladesh.

Shakib Al Hasan’s struggle in T20 World Cup 2024 

Despite being one of the leading wicket-takers in T20Is, Shakib went wicketless against Sri Lanka, South ?Africa and Netherlands in the group stage of T20 WC 2024. Although the pitches in New York had been favourable to bowlers, he failed to capitalize on the conditions.

Shakib ha??s also struggled with the bat, scoring only 111 runs in 6 innings.

His performance against India in the Super 8 match was equally disappointing. Walking in to bat at No. 5 while chasing a daunting total of 196, Shakib managed only 11 off seven balls before being dismissed by wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav in the 13th over. This failure further compounded Bangladesh’s troubles, despite a fighting knock of 40 from skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto and a quickfire 24 off 10 balls from Rishad Hossain, which took Bangladesh total to 146/8 in 20 overs.

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Virender Sehwag criticizes underfire Shakib 

Indian cricket legend Virender Sehwag did not hold back in his criticism of Shakib. Speaking on Cricbuzz, Sehwag questioned Shakib’s commitment and decision-making during his innings.

“When you have a set batter with you at the crease, at least support him. Spend some time in the middle and try to get something out of the match. Instead, only 11 runs were scored off seven deliveries before he walked back. I did not understand that,” Sehwag remarked.

“He has so much experience. So, is he not making the most of it, or does he simply not care? Was he thinking that the target is too big, and after hitting a six, he would continue scoring sixes off every ball? That’s why I said earlier, he needs to make way for a younger player now,” the former Indian opener added.

As Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup campaign hangs in the balance, Shakib’s form remains a critical factor. His experience and skills are vital to the team’s success, but his recent performances have left much to be desired. Bangladesh will need Shakib to rediscover his form quickly if they are to make a serious run in the remaining tournament.

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Former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag has strongly criticized the Pakistan cricket setup, highlighting what he sees as glaring hypocrisy and favoritism following Pakistan’s early exit from the T20 World Cup 2024. Pakistan’s shocking defeat to USA and inability to advance past the group stage, including a crucial loss to arch-rivals India, have intensified scrutiny on their team management.

Virender Sehwag’s accusations of favoritism in player selection

Speaking to Cricbuzz, Sehwag specifically targeted Pakistan selector Wahab Riaz, accusing him of favoritism in team selection. Riaz, who took over as chief selector recently, swiftly recalled Mohammad Amir to the squad despite the left-arm?? pacer having retired from international cricket in 2021 and publicly criticizing the tea?m on TV.

Sehwag questioned the integrity of selectors who once criticized the system but then promot?ed their co?lleagues once in power, emphasizing the need for fairness and foresight in player selection.

“Wahab Riaz and Mohammad Amir are the two names who used to give their opinions on Pakistan TV news channels against their national team. Now one of them is a selector and the other is in playing XI. They were criticizing the team once and now when they have come to power, what are they doing?” Sehwag said.

“So the same persons who were criticizing (Pakistan cricket), if today they have power, became the selector, what have they done first up? ‘Mohammad Amir was with me, let’s select him,” the 45-year-old added.

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Comparison to India’s cricket governance

Comparing the situation to India’s cricket governance, Sehwag cited the hypothetical scenario of a former player like Ajit Agarkar, now a selector, showing bias towards retired players o??ver the current crop. He stressed the importance of selectors prioritizing the future of the team rather than personal preferences or past allegiances.

“Now that Ajit Agarkar is the chairman of selectors for BCCI, he would say ‘Come on Viru, I’ll help you make a comeback into the team’. This is not done. You have to see the future. You have become a selector, you have a job in hand. Use it in the right way, don’t do favours,” Sehwag concluded.

Backlash over Pakistan’s captaincy decisions

In addition to selection controversies, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has faced backlash over its handling of captaincy decisions. After Shaheen Afridi‘s brief tenure as T20I captain ended abruptly, Babar Azam was reinstated despite criticism following Pakistan’s disappointing performance in the previous 50-overs World Cup. This decision, meant to stabilize leadership, has yet to yield positive results as Pakistan once again faltered in a major ICC tournament under Babar’s captaincy.

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Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) pulled off a dramatic 18-run victory over Mumbai Indians (MI) in a rain-affected Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 match on Saturday.

Chasing a revised target of 158 runs in 16 overs due to a rain delay, MI got off to a flying start. Openers Ishan Kishan and Rohit Sharma put on a quic??kfire 59-run partnership in just fiv??e overs. However, the tide turned dramatically after the powerplay.

KKR bowlers scare MI batters

The introduction of spin duo Sunil Narine and Varun Chakravarthy exposed the fragility of the MI batting line-up. Both Rohit Sharma (19 off 24) and Suryakumar Yadav (11 off 14) fell cheaply, failing to handle the crafty bowling of the spinners. MI captain Hardik Pandya also chipped in with a disappointing score of 2 run??s.

Meanwhile, fast bowlers Andre Russell and Harshit Rana picked up crucial wi?ckets in the death overs, restricting MI to a final score of 139/8 in their allotted 16 overs.

Virat Sehwag criticize Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav

Former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag heavily criticized Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav’s batting approach. He felt they lacked respect for the spinners and attempted unnecessary big shots, leading to their downfall.

“You should be more careful if someone is bowling well. Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav could have won the game for Mumbai in 15 overs if the two had stayed in the middle,” Sehwag said on Cricbuzz.

“You can’t bat with the ego. Play the good bowlers out. Naman Dhir hit two sixes and a four on Andre Russell’s bowling in the death overs. SKY and Rohit could have smashed five balls for boundaries.

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“You could be Rohit or Suryakumar but atleast respect the delivery if you can’t respect the bowler. The ball on which Rohit got out wasn’t a weak ball. Rohit and SKY are great players but that doesn’t mean that you can hit the good deliveries,” he added.

Sehwag emphasized that responsible batting and patience from Rohit and Suryakumar could h??ave seen MI chase down the target comfortably.

“Vaibhav Arora, Mitchell Starc, Andre Russell and Harshit Rana had to bowl [in the final over] and if the two batters had played out the spinners without losing a wicket, the game would have gone in Mumbai’s favour,” the ex-India opener added further.

This victory secured a playoff berth for the Knight Riders, while MI’s disappointing campaign continues.

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Former Indian cricketing maestro, Virender Sehwag, recently shared his meticulously curated dream starting eleven for India in the highly anticipated T20 World Cup 2024, during an exclusive segment on the esteemed Club Prairie Fire Podcast, where he engaged in dynamic discussions alongside illustrious personalities such as former England Captain Michael Vaughan and the legendary Australian wicketkeeper Adam Gilchrist.

Virender Sehwag’s dream starting XI for T20 World Cup 2024

In this captivating dialogue, Vaughan, with a palpable eagerness, prompted Sehwag to unveil India’s definitive eleven for the impending T20 World Cup. Sehwag, with his characteristic flair and insight, embarked on this exhilarating journey of selection. He began by handpicking the dynamic duo of Yashasvi Jaiswal and the astute Captain Rohit Sharma to commandeer the opening slots. Elevating the anticipation, he swiftly followed suit with the unwavering cricketing stalwart Virat Kohli, a name synonymous ??with excellence, for the pivotal?? third position.

Middle-order and a wicketkeeper

The batting order further unfolded with the inclusion of the Suryakumar Yadav, poised to leave an indelible mark at the coveted fourth spot, seamlessly transitioning into the explosive prowess of Rishabh Pant, poised to electrify the field from the fifth position. As the anticipation mounted, Sehwag presented a tantalizing dilemma for the sixth slot, suggesting to select only one among the formidable options of either Rinku Singh or the indomitable Shivam Dube for the finisher role. Venturing deeper, the seventh slot was expertly filled by the multifaceted all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, his presence poised to infuse dynamism and balance to the squad’s composition.

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Arsenal of pace and spin

In a nod to the artistry of spin, Sehwag strategically paired Jadeja with the enigmatic left-arm chinnaman Kuldeep Yadav, envisioning a harmonious blend of aggression and finesse. As the squad took shape, the fast bowling arsenal came into focus, with Sehwag meticulously selecting the trio of Sandeep Sharma, Mohammad Siraj and the mercurial Jasprit Bumrah, each possessing the ability to unleash havoc upo??n their opponents wi?th their sheer pace and precision.

Hardik Pandya’s exclusion

However, amidst the fervor of selection, Vaughan, ever the astute observer, expressed his astonishment at the conspicuous absence of the genuine pace all-rounder and current Mumbai Indians (MI) captain in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, Hardik Pandya. His query hung in the air, prompting Sehwag to provide clarity on this strategic decision. Sehwag replied that Pandya should be part of fifteen-member squad but not necessarily in the playing XI. Sehwag did not ?provide a specific reason for not selecting Pandya in his playing eleven.

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