The International Cricket Council (ICC) has officially unveiled the star-studded commentary panel for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, promising fans across Pakistan and the world an exciting and insightful broadcast experience.
The mega event begins on February 7, 2026, with India and Sri Lanka co-hosting the 10th edition of the tournament. A total of 20 teams will compete in 55 matches, with the final scheduled for March 8, 2026.
But while fans eagerly await on-field action, the voices behind the microphone are just as important.
🌟 Legendary Voices Leading the Coverage
The ICC has brought together some of the biggest names in cricket broadcasting. Leading the panel are:
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Ravi Shastri
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Nasser Hussain
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Ian Smith
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Ian Bishop
These commentators are known for their deep analysis, passionate delivery, and unforgettable match calls in previous ICC events.
🏆 Former T20 Champions Join the Mic
Adding extra excitement to the commentary box are former T20 World Cup winners and modern cricket icons, including:
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Aaron Finch
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Dinesh Karthik
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Kumar Sangakkara
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Samuel Badree
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Robin Uthappa
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Carlos Brathwaite
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Eoin Morgan
Their recent playing experience is expected to bring tactical insights, dressing-room perspective, and sharp match breakdowns.
🇵🇰 Strong Pakistani Representation
For Pakistani cricket fans, there’s great news.
Two legendary names from Pakistan will be part of the global panel:
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Wasim Akram
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Ramiz Raja
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Waqar Younis
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Bazid Khan
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Athar Ali Khan
Wasim Akram’s strategic bowling insights and Ramiz Raja’s sharp match reading are always highly anticipated by local audiences.
🌍 Global Cricket Experts in the Line-Up
The panel also includes ICC event winners and seasoned analysts such as:
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Sunil Gavaskar
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Matthew Hayden
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Dale Steyn
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Michael Atherton
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Simon Doull
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Shaun Pollock
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Harsha Bhogle
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Mpumelelo Mbangwa
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Natalie Germanos
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Danny Morrison
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Alan Wilkins
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Ian Ward
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Nick Knight
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Kass Naidoo
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Raunak Kapoor
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Niall O’Brien
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Preston Mommsen
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Russel Arnold
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Roshan Abeysinghe
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Angelo Mathews
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Temba Bavuma
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Katey Martin
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Mark Howard
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Andrew Leonard
This diverse panel ensures coverage in multiple styles and perspectives — from tactical analysis to energetic commentary.
📺 What Pakistani Fans Can Expect
For viewers in Pakistan:
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Detailed match analysis
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Tactical breakdowns from former captains
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Fast-paced T20 insights
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Balanced global perspective
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Special focus on Pakistan matches
The India vs Pakistan clash scheduled for February 15, 2026, is expected to be one of the most watched games of the tournament — and commentary will play a major role in shaping the experience.
🏏 Why Commentary Matters in T20 Cricket
T20 cricket moves fast. Commentary needs to match that energy.
Expert commentators help fans understand:
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Field placements
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Bowling strategies
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Powerplay tactics
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Death-over execution
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Captaincy decisions
With such a powerful panel, the ICC aims to enhance the global broadcast quality of the tournament.
📌 Final Word
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 is not just about big sixes and dramatic finishes — it’s also about the voices that narrate cricket history.
With legendary names, former champions, and strong Pakistani representation, fans can expect world-class coverage throughout the tournament.
Stay tuned as the countdown to February 7 begins.
