ICC reveals an extensive commentary panel for the T20 World Cup 2024
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 will offer extensive coverage across the USA and West Indies. Fans can expect comprehensive viewing options to follow the tournament featuring top cricket players at various locations.
ICC Commentary Panel for the T20 World Cup 2024
The ICC has also revealed its extensive commentary panel for the T20 World Cup 2024. The commentary team will be packed with experience, featuring well-respected cricket analysts like Ravi Shastri, Nasser Hussain, Ian Smith, Mel Jones, Harsha Bhogle, and Ian Bishop.
The commentary team will be bolstered by former T20 World Cup champions from both the men’s and women’s sides, including Dinesh Karthik, Ebony Rainford-Brent, Samuel Badree, Carlos Brathwaite, Steve Smith, Aaron Finch, and Lisa Sthalekar. These players will provide valuable insights into the modern T20 game.
The broadcast will benefit from the expertise of cricket legends Ricky Ponting, Sunil Gavaskar, Matthew Hayden, Ramiz Raja, Eoin Morgan, Tom Moody, and Wasim Akram. These renowned figures will offer their insights on the upcoming tournament.
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Joining the commentary team for the American audience is James O’Brien, providing expert analysis to enhance the viewing experience for US cricket fans.
The commentary team boasts a strong lineup of cricket veterans like 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. This comprehensive team ensures insightful coverage for viewers worldwide.
As for the commentators, let’s have a look at what they have to say about the tournament:
Aaron Finch, former Australian skipper who led his team to victory in the 2021 edition says that it is exciting that 20 teams are competing in the event and that he looks forward to bringing all his experience as a player to the commentary box.
2016 T20 World Cup’s star batter Carlos Brathwaite says that the tournament is very close to his heart and he can’t wait for his stint as a commentator in the tournament to begin.
Katey Martin says that 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.
She also expressed gratefulness to be part of such a team of broadcasters.
Dinesh Karthik of India says that 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 he can’t wait to dive in.
He is also excited to be a part of such a high-class commentary team saying that it is a fantastic feeling, and commentating on players he has recently played with makes it even more interesting.
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Ebony Rainford-Brent says that 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.
Veteran bowler Dale Steyn who rocked the world with his pace is also part of the panel and he is more than excited to begin the tournament saying that the Men’s T20 World Cup, with its new format and more teams competing, is a fantastic opportunity to spread the game.
He says that he is sure both old and new cricket fans will be eager for the action to begin.
The T20 World Cup 2024 will start on June 1st in the USA and West Indies.
The first match is scheduled between the USA and Canada in the States.
