The ICC has unveiled a "star-studded" commentary panel for the Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, assembling cricket and broadcasting luminaries to cover the event from nine venues across the USA and West Indies.
Veterans like Ravi Shastri, Nasser Hussain, Ian Smith, Mel Jones, Harsha Bhogle, and Ian Bishop are at the forefront of the commentary team. Enhancing the modern game’s analysis, the panel will also feature former Men’s and Women’s T20 World Cup champions, including Dinesh Karthik, Ebony Rainford-Brent, Samuel Badree, Carlos Brathwaite, Steve Smith, Aaron Finch, and Lisa Sthalekar.
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Commentary Panel For Men’s T20 World Cup 2024
Making his World Cup debut, American commentator James O’Brien, widely known as Jomboy, will offer insights tailored for American audiences. The team also features prominent figures such as Dale Steyn, Graeme Smith, Michael Atherton, Waqar Younis, Simon Doull, Shaun Pollock, and Katey Martin. Here is the list:
| Commentator | Role/Expertise |
| Ravi Shastri | Expert analysis and insights |
| Nasser Hussain | Former England captain and cricket analyst |
| Ian Smith | Renowned commentator and former New Zealand player |
| Mel Jones | Former Australian cricketer and commentator |
| Harsha Bhogle | Cricket analyst and commentator |
| Ian Bishop | Former West Indies fast bowler and commentator |
| Dinesh Karthik | Former Indian wicketkeeper-batsman |
| Ebony Rainford-Brent | Former England cricketer and broadcaster |
| Samuel Badree | Ex-West Indies spinner and T20 specialist |
| Carlos Brathwaite | Hero of the 2016 T20 World Cup final |
| Steve Smith | Australian batting maestro |
| Aaron Finch | Australian limited-overs captain |
| Lisa Sthalekar | Former Australian women’s cricketer and commentator |
| Ricky Ponting | Legendary Australian cricketer and coach |
| Sunil Gavaskar | Indian cricket icon and commentator |
| Matthew Hayden | Former Australian opener and commentator |
| Ramiz Raja | Ex-Pakistani cricketer and commentator |
| Eoin Morgan | England’s World Cup-winning captain |
| Tom Moody | Former Australian all-rounder and coach |
| Wasim Akram | Pakistan’s pace bowling legend |
| James O’Brien | American commentator (Jomboy) |
| Graeme Smith | Former South African captain and commentator |
| Michael Atherton | Ex-England captain and cricket analyst |
| Waqar Younis | Pakistan’s fast bowling great |
| Simon Doull | Former New Zealand fast bowler and commentator |
| Shaun Pollock | South African all-rounder and commentator |
| Katey Martin | Former New Zealand women’s cricketer and commentator |
| Mpumelelo Mbangwa | Zimbabwean commentator and former cricketer |
| Natalie Germanos | Cricket presenter and broadcaster |
| Danny Morrison | Former New Zealand fast bowler and commentator |
| Alison Mitchell | English sports journalist and commentator |
| Alan Wilkins | Welsh broadcaster and cricket commentator |
| Brian Murgatroyd | ICC’s media manager and commentator |
| Mike Haysman | South African commentator and journalist |
| Ian Ward | Former English cricketer and broadcaster |
| Athar Ali Khan | Bangladeshi commentator and journalist |
| Russel Arnold | Former Sri Lankan cricketer and commentator |
| Niall O’Brien | Ex-Irish cricketer and commentator |
| Daren Ganga | Former West Indies captain and commentator |
This stellar lineup is completed by esteemed cricket broadcasters including Mpumelelo Mbangwa, Natalie Germanos, and Danny Morrison. Joining them are Alison Mitchell, Alan Wilkins, and Brian Murgatroyd. The roster is further enhanced by Mike Haysman, Ian Ward, Athar Ali Khan, and Russel Arnold. Niall O’Brien and former West Indies captain, Daren Ganga, are also a part of the commentary panel.
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ICC TV will offer innovative AI-powered coverage
ICC TV is poised to revolutionise cricket viewing for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024. In addition to comprehensive live coverage of every match, they will introduce a groundbreaking AI-supported vertical feed, marking a pioneering advancement in cricket broadcasting. This innovative feature, developed in partnership with Disney Star, Quidich Innovation Labs, and NEP, aims to captivate casual fans by delivering an intuitive viewing experience tailored for mobile devices. Furthermore, an esteemed commentary panel comprising cricketing icons such as Ravi Shastri, Nasser Hussain, and Ian Smith will offer profound insights and analysis, ensuring fans immerse themselves fully in the splendour of the game across the nine host locations spanning the USA and West Indies.
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