New Delhi: ICC has released the list of commentators for the upcoming T20 World Cup scheduled in the United States Of America and West Indies. The governing body for cricket in the world will be responsible to provide an extensive coverage of the tournament across 28 days with a pre-match show, an innings interval program and a post-match wrap up show.
Dinesh Karthik, who recently retired for cricket after Royal Challengers Bengaluru lost their eliminator game against the Rajasthan Royals will be part of the star studded commentary team. “This tournament will be different in many ways, which makes it even more exciting. With 20 teams, 55 matches, and some new venues, it’s a thrilling combination, and I can’t wait to dive in. Being part of such a high-class commentary team is a fantastic feeling, and commentating on players I have recently played with makes it even more interesting” Karthik told ICC.
The commentary team will be led by stalwarts Harsha Bhogle, Ravi Shashtri, Nasser Hussain, Ian Smith, Mel Jones and Ian Bishop. They would give their voice to the breath-taking action that would take place across 28 days.
Adding to the insights on the modern game, the team will be joined by former Men’s and Women’s T20 World Cup champions such as Ebony Rainford-Brent, Samuel Badree, Carlos Brathwaite, Steve Smith, Aaron Finch and Lisa Sthalekar.
Former 50- over world cup winners, Ricky Ponting, Sunil Gavaskar, Matthew Hayden, Ramiz Raja, Eoin Morgan, Tom Moody and Wasim Akram will also be giving their expert opinions and analysis to the upcoming tournament.
The team include Dale Steyn, Graeme Smith, Michael Atherton, Waqar Younis, Simon Doull, Shaun Pollock and Katey Martin alongside renowned cricketing names in broadcasting including Mpumelelo Mbangwa, Natalie Germanos, Danny Morrison, Alison Mitchell, Alan Wilkins, Brian Murgatroyd, Mike Haysman, Ian Ward, Athar Ali Khan, Russel Arnold, Niall O’Brien, Kass Naidoo and former West Indies skipper Daren Ganga.
American commentator, James O’Brien – better known as Jomboy will be making his world Cup in June.
