In a major development to cater to the cricket-enthusiast Indian community in Australia, local free-to-air network 7 Plus has partnered with Star Sports to broadcast an exclusive Hindi commentary feed for the highly anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. This collaboration will bring the Star Sports Hindi feed to Australian viewers, allowing them to enjoy the live streaming of the series on the 7 Plus platform.
With both teams gearing up for the first Test in Perth, scheduled to start on November 22, the excitement surrounding the series is palpable. In Australia, the media is heightening the anticipation, with Virat Kohli featured prominently on the front pages. The tension is also building off the field, as verbal sparring and mind games between former cricketers and pundits escalate.
The Hindi commentary feed is a significant move by 7 Plus to engage the large Hindi-speaking audience in Australia, many of whom are fervent followers of Indian cricket. The Star Sports Hindi feed has become extremely popular in India, and its inclusion in Australia is expected to resonate well with local fans. This strategic addition enhances the overall viewing experience for the growing Indian diaspora in Australia.
In India, Star Sports Network will broadcast the series live, while Disney+Hotstar will serve as the official OTT platform for streaming.
In team news, Australia has named their squad for the Perth Test, with Josh Inglis and Nathan McSweeney receiving their first call-ups. Australia expects McSweeney to open with Usman Khawaja, while Steve Smith will move to No. 4 in Cameron Green’s absence. Pat Cummins will lead the side, supported by Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood in a formidable pace attack.
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