List of Commentary Panel For Men’s T20 World Cup 2024

The International Cricket Council has unveiled a “star-studded” commentary panel for the 2024 Men’s T20 World Cup, bringing together the biggest names in cricket and broadcasting to cover the tournament at nine venues in the United States and the West Indies.

Senior players like Ravi Shastri, Nasser Hussain, Ian Smith, Mel Jones, Harsha Bhogle and Ian Bishop anchor the commentary team. To enhance the analysis of the modern game, the commentary panel will also feature former men’s and women’s T20 World Cup winners including Dinesh Karthik, Ebony Rainford-Brent, Samuel Badree, Carlos Brathwaite, Steve Smith, Aaron Finch and Lisa Sthalekar.

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2024 Men’s T20 World Cup Commentary Team

American commentator James O’Brien (better known as Jomboy) makes his World Cup debut and will provide insights tailored for American viewers. The team also features well-known figures such as Dale Steyn, Graeme Smith, Michael Atherton, Waqar Younis, Simon Doull, Shaun Pollock and Katey Martin. The list is as follows:

commentator

Role/Features

Ravi Shastri

Expert analysis and insights

Nasir Hussain

Former England captain and cricket analyst

Ian Smith

Well-known commentator and former New Zealand player

Mel Jones

Former Australian cricketer and commentator

Harsha Bhogal

Cricket analyst and commentator

Ian Bishop

Former West Indies fast bowler and commentator

Dinesh Karthik

Former Indian wicketkeeper and batsman

Ebony Rainford Brent

Former England cricketer and broadcaster

Samuel Badri

Former West Indies spinner and T20 specialist

Carlos Brathwaite

2016 T20 World Cup Final Hero

Steve Smith

Australian batting great

Aaron Finch

Australia Limited Overs Captain

Lisa Staleka

Former Australian women’s cricket player and commentator

Ricky Ponting

Legendary Australian cricket player and coach

Sunil Govaskar

Indian cricket icon and commentator

Matthew Hayden

Former Australian opener and commentator

Ramiz Raja

Former Pakistani cricket player and commentator

Eoin Morgan

England World Cup winning captain

Tom Moody

Former Australian all-rounder and coach

Wasim Akram

Pakistan fast bowling legend

James O’Brien

American commentator (Jomboy)

Graeme Smith

Former South Africa captain and commentator

Michael Atherton

Former England captain and cricket analyst

Waqar Younis

Pakistani fast bowling master

Simon Doerr

Former New Zealand fast bowler and commentator

Sean Pollock

South African all-rounder and commentator

Katie Martin

Former New Zealand women’s cricket player and commentator

Mpumelelo Mbangwa

Zimbabwean commentator and former cricket player

Natalie Germanos

Cricket presenter and broadcaster

Danny Morrison

Former New Zealand fast bowler and commentator

Alison Mitchell

British sports journalist and commentator

Alan Wilkins

Welsh broadcaster and cricket commentator

Brian Murgatroyd

ICC Media Manager and Commentator

Mike Heisman

South African commentator and journalist

Ian Ward

Former English cricketer and broadcaster

Asar Ali Khan

Bangladeshi commentator and journalist

Russell Arnold

Former Sri Lankan cricketer and commentator

Neil O’Brien

Former Irish cricketer and commentator

darenganga

Former West Indies captain and commentator

The star-studded line-up consists of renowned cricket broadcasters such as Mpumelelo Mbangwa, Natalie Germanos and Danny Morrison. They are joined by Alison Mitchell, Alan Wilkins and Brian Murgatroyd. Mike Haysman, Ian Ward, Athar Ali Khan and Russel Arnold round out the line-up. Niall O’Brien and former West Indies captain Daren Ganga are also on the commentary staff.

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ICC TV to provide innovative AI-powered reporting

ICC TV is all set to revolutionize cricket viewing with the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024. In addition to comprehensive live coverage of every match, they will also be launching a groundbreaking AI-powered live vertical, marking a pioneering advancement in cricket broadcasting. Developed by ICC TV in partnership with Disney Star, Quidich Innovation Labs and NEP, this innovative feature is designed to engage the average fan by providing an intuitive viewing experience tailored for mobile devices. Additionally, a renowned commentary panel of cricket icons such as Ravi Shastri, Nasser Hussain and Ian Smith will provide deep insights and analysis, ensuring fans are fully immersed in the action at the nine host locations in the United States and West Indies.

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