Just In! The International Cricket Council has announced star studded Commentary Panel for T20 World Cup 2024. As per the announcement, Ravi Shastri, Nasser Hussain, Ian Smith, Mel Jones, Harsha Bhogle and Ian Bishop will be the lead commentators on the list. The official Twitter handle of ICC broke this news on the internet.
The International Cricket Council will continue to provide an unmatched cricket viewing experience in T20 WC. The tournament will bring some of the greatest cricket commentators across 9 locations in the USA and West Indies during the Cricket Broadcast.
Cricket legends such as Ravi Shastri, Nasser Hussain, Ian Smith, Mel Jones, Harsha Bhogle and Ian Bishop will lead the commentary panel. In addition, former Men’s and Women’s T20 World Cup champions such as Dinesh Karthik, Ebony Rainford-Brent, Samuel Badree, Carlos Brathwaite, Steve Smith, Aaron Finch and Lisa Sthaleka will also join the panel.
Former 50-over World Cup winners Ricky Ponting, Sunil Gavaskar, Matthew Hayden, Ramiz Raja, Eoin Morgan, Tom Moody and Wasim Akram will also lend their expert analysis during T20 World Cup 2024.
Making his World Cup debut, American commentator James O’Brien – better known as Jomboy – will aim to add context to the games for our American audiences.
The other big names in 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.
Some of the Panlists spoke to the press on this ocassion.
Aaron Finch: “This is a special event and one that promises a lot of excitement with 20 teams competing and many thrilling contests lined up.
“I am proud to have led Australia to victory in the 2021 edition and understand the immense effort required to win in this unforgiving format. I look forward to bringing all my experience as a player to my commentary during the tournament”
Carlos Brathwaite: “The T20 World Cup is a tournament very close to my heart, and I’m thrilled this edition is being played in the West Indies and for the first time in the USA. I can’t wait for my stint as a commentator at this event, and I hope this is a truly memorable one.”
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Katey Martin: “This tournament always promises a few surprises. With 20 teams participating, it will be exciting to see some of the Associate teams have a crack at the bigger sides.
“I am fortunate to be part of such a fantastic team of broadcasters, and I’m looking forward to an incredible event.”
Dinesh Karthik: “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.”
Ebony Rainford-Brent: “This is the year of ICC T20 World Cups, with an exciting 20-team men’s tournament coming up and the women’s tournament following in Bangladesh later.
“I’ve had the pleasure of working at several ICC events in the past, and they just keep getting better. Sharing my views alongside the best from around the world is an incredible opportunity. I can’t wait to get started!”
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“I will be watching every team closely, and it will be fascinating to see the different tactics that come into play.”
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