Irfan Pathan made his debut as TV commentator during IPL 2018. Part of the 2007 World T20 winning team, the former Indian all-rounder from Baroda played for four IPL teams -- Kings XI Punjab, Delhi Daredevils, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Chennai Super Kings

"This is the highest ever inaugural week viewership recorded for IPL since its launch," IPL broadcaster Star India said in a statement.

STAR TV’s Chairman-cum-CEO Uday Shankar says cricket has gone down deep into India’s ethos, but there’s space for other sports too