The ICC has confirmed a stellar commentary lineup for the 10th edition of the Men's T20 World Cup, combining legendary voices with fresh perspectives as the tournament gets underway on February 7 across India and Sri Lanka.
ICC.TV will deliver a world feed service to all broadcast licensees, ensuring consistent, high-quality coverage across all markets throughout the tournament's 55 matches spread across eight venues.
Cricket's Biggest Voices Lead the Way
Four of the sport's most iconic broadcasters headline the panel. Ravi Shastri, whose electric delivery has defined some of cricket's greatest moments, returns alongside England's sharp tactical mind Nasser Hussain.
The Caribbean voice of Ian Bishop, known for his memorable calls in T20 cricket, and New Zealand's Ian Smith, who delivered one of the greatest commentary moments during the 2019 World Cup final, complete the quartet leading the coverage.
World Cup Winners Behind the Mic
The panel features an extraordinary number of former T20 World Cup champions who understand the pressure and magic of the tournament firsthand.
Australia's 2021 T20 World Cup-winning captain Aaron Finch brings insights from leading a team to glory on the biggest stage. India's 2007 T20 World Cup winners Robin Uthappa joins the panel, while Dinesh Karthik, who has quickly established himself as one of cricket's most exciting commentators, also features prominently.
Sri Lankan great Kumar Sangakkara, widely regarded as one of the finest cricket minds in the game, adds his expertise alongside West Indies duo Samuel Badree and Carlos Brathwaite — both part of the Caribbean side's remarkable back-to-back T20 World Cup triumphs in 2012 and 2016. England's World Cup-winning captain Eoin Morgan rounds out the champions' contingent.
Two Exciting Commentary Debuts
Perhaps the most intriguing additions to the panel are two names stepping into the ICC TV commentary box for the first time.
Temba Bavuma, the current South African captain who led his country to the ICC World Test Championship title in 2025, becomes a rare active international player to feature on commentary during a major ICC event.
His perspective as a current captain navigating the demands of international cricket will offer viewers unique behind-the-scenes insight.
Angelo Mathews, the experienced Sri Lankan all-rounder and 2014 T20 World Cup winner, makes his ICC TV debut on home soil. With Sri Lanka co-hosting the tournament, Mathews' knowledge of local conditions and his deep understanding of the game will be invaluable for fans tuning in.
Legends From Every Era
The broader panel reads like a hall of fame of world cricket. Pakistan's Sultan of Swing Wasim Akram and his long-time bowling partner Waqar Younis bring decades of fast-bowling wisdom.
India's original Little Master Sunil Gavaskar and Australia's imposing opener Matthew Hayden provide batting expertise from different generations and playing styles.
South Africa's pace great Dale Steyn, all-rounder Shaun Pollock, England's Michael Atherton, Pakistan's Ramiz Raja, and New Zealand's Simon Doull and Danny Morrison further strengthen what is arguably the most comprehensive commentary team ever assembled for a T20 World Cup.
Diverse Voices for a Global Tournament
Reflecting the truly global nature of the T20 World Cup, the panel includes prominent voices from across the cricketing world. India's beloved cricket storyteller Harsha Bhogle features alongside Zimbabwe's Mpumelelo Mbangwa, South Africa's Natalie Germanos and Kass Naidoo, and Wales' Alan Wilkins.
Sri Lanka's Russel Arnold and Roshan Abeysinghe bring local expertise for the matches hosted on the island, while Bangladesh's Athar Ali Khan, Pakistan's Bazid Khan, Scotland's Preston Mommsen, and Ireland's Niall O'Brien ensure Associate and Full Member nations are represented across the coverage.
England's Ian Ward, Nick Knight, and Australia's Mark Howard complete the television team, while Raunak Kapoor and Andrew Leonard also feature in the comprehensive broadcast setup.
New Zealand's Katey Martin adds an important voice to the panel, ensuring diverse representation in the commentary box for this edition of the tournament.
Broadcast Coverage
ICC.TV's comprehensive broadcast package will feature a pre-match show ahead of every fixture, an innings interval programme with expert analysis, a post-match wrap-up capturing player reactions and key talking points, and daily highlights shows ensuring fans don't miss a single moment of action.
Six dedicated production crews will operate across the eight venues in India and Sri Lanka, delivering seamless coverage from the opening match all the way through to the knockout stages and the final on March 8.
Full list of commentators for ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026: Ravi Shastri, Nasser Hussain, Ian Smith, Ian Bishop, Aaron Finch, Dinesh Karthik, Kumar Sangakkara, Samuel Badree, Robin Uthappa, Carlos Brathwaite, Eoin Morgan, Wasim Akram, Sunil Gavaskar, Matthew Hayden, Ramiz Raja, Dale Steyn, Michael Atherton, Waqar Younis, Simon Doull, Shaun Pollock, Katey Martin, Harsha Bhogle, Mpumelelo Mbangwa, Natalie Germanos, Danny Morrison, Alan Wilkins, Ian Ward, Mark Howard, Nick Knight, Athar Ali Khan, Kass Naidoo, Bazid Khan, Raunak Kapoor, Niall O'Brien, Preston Mommsen, Andrew Leonard, Russel Arnold, Roshan Abeysinghe, Angelo Mathews, Temba Bavuma.
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