Have you ever considered the dullness it could look to be watching IPL cricket games on TV without commentary? It’s the commentary that adds the game to life. It is the Indian Premier League isn’t just about thrilling games; commentators spice up the proceedings with their creativeness and manner of commentating.
By 2025 IPL broadcasters in Hindi and English will continue to play an important role in helping cricket fans from all over the world take pleasure in the sport.
They’re really skilled at what they do and their pay is a testament to how popular and valuable they are.
Let’s look at the anticipated salary for Hindi and English Commentators in 2025.
The Voices That Shape the IPL Experience In Literally Every Language
It’s not only Hindi and English commentary that make the IPL viewing experience so special and memorable, there are a variety of languages in the region that you can enjoy every single game and feel the unique feeling of being able to connect to playing in your native language, right? It’s some people ask questions as to whether these commentators from regional areas earn the same amount like the other Hindi and English commentators? Let’s take an examination of that.
1. English Commentators
There’s always that famous English commentary which makes it seem as if you’re watching a game and, in the background, that powerful poetry goes on, which makes everything happening on the field extra special. For those who speak English there are some big names such as Ravi Shastri, Eoin Morgan and Harsha Bhogle, who make cricket to life in a way that you can’t even imagine. As a matter of fact their vast, sometimes extensive knowledge, coupled with their engaging storytelling will be an immense appeal to cricket fans from all over the world. It’s not surprising that these are some of the highest paying jobs in the industry: between Rs2 crore and Rs4.5 crore per year (roughly $252,000-550,000). It’s a lot!
2. Hindi Commentators
We are all aware that cricket is now much more than a game, it’s the real meaning behind emotions currently in the country and watching a cricket match with Hindi commentary is like being in your own in your own home. Certain stars like Aakash Chopra Irfan Pathan, Aakash Chopra, as well as Mohammad Kaif ensure that the action is accessible to fans from bustling metros to quiet villages you know? For their pay, Hindi commentators pack in between Rs8 and Rs10 lakh per game, which adds up to a staggeringly heavy number of around Rs8 to the equivalent of Rs10 crore per year, if they are regulars.
3. Auction analysts/commentators
If you believed that IPL auctions were just to buy players, be prepared to reconsider however, why do we do this? This is why commentary becomes crucial because experts explain what each team is thinking about, and how every player can make a positive contribution to the team should they participate during auctions, as we witnessed in the recent IPL 2025 Auction. As an example, you can spot names like Suresh Raina, and Robin Uthappa shining bright at these kinds of events as well as the figures that they represent are often reaching Rs10 crore annually-speak for their respective teams.
4. Regional Language Commentators
It’s this regional commentary that provides IPL its broad appeal, and that’s exactly what many people love about it all. It’s like the other languages, whether Tamil or Telugu, Kannada or Bangla there’s always a bridge between the languages of these countries in the cricket game and the communities that are served. That’s the best part. Yes, they receive lower wages compared to the Hindi or English counterparts, which range from around Rs70 lakhs up to Rs1.2 crores per year and yet their part in the creation of this massive crowd for the IPL should not be overlooked.
