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T20 World Cup 2026: Shastri, Smith Headline Star-Studded Commentary Lineup

The ICC has unveiled a star-studded commentary panel for the 2026 T20 World Cup, headlined by renowned voices like Ravi Shastri and Nasser Hussain. The impressive lineup features a mix of former greats and current players, including T20 World Cup winners and reigning captains. Defending champions India enter the tournament as favorites, boasting a dominant recent record in T20I cricket. Their campaign begins on February 7 against the USA in Mumbai.

Key Points: T20 World Cup 2026 Star-Studded Commentary Panel Announced

  • Legendary commentary panel announced
  • Features Shastri, Hussain, Smith, Bishop
  • Includes current stars like Bavuma, Mathews
  • Defending champions India are favorites
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T20 WC: Shastri, Smith, Bishop to headline star-studded commentary panel

Ravi Shastri, Nasser Hussain, Ian Smith, and Ian Bishop headline a legendary commentary panel for the T20 World Cup 2026 in India and Sri Lanka.

"An impressive list of former greats and current stars - ICC"

Dubai, Feb 6

Highly-renowned commentators Ravi Shastri, Nasser Hussain, Ian Smith and Ian Bishop headline commentary panel during the 10th edition of the T20 World Cup that commences in India and Sri Lanka on February 7.

An impressive list of former greats and current stars also features former T20 World Cup winners Aaron Finch, Dinesh Karthik, Kumar Sangakkara, Samuel Badree, Robin Uthappa, Carlos Brathwaite.

The ICC said that current player and reigning ICC World Test Championship-winning captain Temba Bavuma of South Africa will be heard on commentary, while 2014 T20 World Cup winner Angelo Mathews is also included in an impressive list of commentators that will be utilised across the 55 matches at the tournament.

Team India is entering the tournament as defending champions and will aim to become the only team to win the trophy for the third time and also to defend the title.

India are a popular pick as tournament favourites, coming off scintillating form that has seen them win 48 of their last 56 T20I games dating back to October 2023. And more recently, producing a dominant series win against New Zealand.

The Men in Blue will kick off their campaign on February 7 with a group-stage match against the USA at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

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

- IANS

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Sarah B
Great to see such diversity in the commentary box. Ian Bishop's analysis is always top-notch, and having voices like Katey Martin and Natalie Germanos is a positive step. Hoping for balanced commentary that celebrates all teams, not just the favourites.
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Vikram M
Defending champions! The stats are scary for other teams - 48 wins in 56 games. This is our cup to lose. Just hope the pressure of playing at home doesn't get to the boys. The first match at Wankhede should be a cracker. #BleedBlue
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Priya S
While the star power is undeniable, I do wish there were a few more commentators from associate nations, especially with the USA in our group. Their perspective on the global growth of the game would be valuable. Otherwise, it's a solid list.
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Rohit P
Shastri's "Dhoni finishes off in style" and Bishop's "Remember the name, Carlos Brathwaite!" are iconic. Now they're both in the box! Hoping for more such memorable moments. The mix of legends from India, Pakistan, WI, Aus... it's a World Cup in every sense.
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Karthik V
Excited, but a bit worried about the hype. Everyone is picking India as favourites, which adds enormous pressure. The commentary should focus on the cricket, not just build narratives. Let's play one match at a time. Jai Hind!

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