MUMBAI: Sony Pictures Sports Networks  will broadcast India’s tour of South Africa with the first test match commencing on 5 January 2018.

The tour that comprises three tests, six ODIs and three T20s will be played across five scenic venues in South Africa. The  series  will  be  telecast  on  Sony  Ten  1  channels  with  English commentary and on Sony Ten 3 channels with Hindi commentary.

Viewers can also look forward to the return of Extraaa Innings, the network’s flagship live studio show, during the series. Some of the panellists and commentators that have been confirmed for the upcoming tour include Sanjay Manjrekar, Ajay Jadeja, RP Singh, Murali Kartik, Harsha Bhogle and Jonty Rhodes.

India’s tour of South Africa marks the return of the Indian team to South Africa after a gap of three years. The Indian team has an opportunity to create history if it does win the series in South Africa; a first in twenty-five years.