ESPN STAR Sports, Asia’s leading sports broadcasters, have signed former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar.

With this, Manjrekar becomes a part of the illustrious list of commentators on ESPN STAR Sports which includes some of cricket's finest experts like Alan Wilkins, Wasim Akram and Harsha Bhogle.

Manjrekar who has played 37 Tests and 74 ODIs will be part of the ESPN STAR Sports commentary panel to cover the forthcoming ICC World Twenty20, ICC Champions Trophy & Champions League 2020, three blockbuster events which will be televised on ESPN, STAR Sports & STAR Cricket in the next 6 months.

In addition, the former right-hander will be part of cricket related feature programming on the network.

Announcing the induction of Manjrekar's in the expert's panel, Mr RC Venkateish, Managing Director, ESPN Software India Pvt Ltd, said, "We are delighted to welcome Sanjay in our expert panel. Sanjay Manjrekar is highly regarded for his crisp and analytical commentary and has a huge fan following in the subcontinent as well as across the globe. I expect that Sanjay will provide an interesting dimension to the team and entertain us in the foreseeable future".

Speaking on the occasion, Sanjay Manjrekar, said that he has admired ESPN STAR as the company is the ultimate in sports broadcasting and is delighted to be a part of it.

"I have always admired ESPN STAR Sports as they are the ultimate when it comes to sports broadcasting. I am delighted to be part of this illustrious list of commentators on the network. I am also happy to note that ESPN STAR Sports has an extremely heavy calendar with as many as 3 mega multi-nation tournaments in the next 6 months alone. I look forward to this exciting new phase of my life."

ESPN STAR Sports' commentary panel has always set new benchmarks in cricket commentary and analysis. The distinguished panel has made viewing cricket a sublime experience with insights from the most comprehensive group of cricketing greats and experts.