The International Cricket Council (ICC) has unveiled an impressive lineup of cricketing legends and broadcasting personalities to provide commentary for the upcoming Men’s T20 World Cup 2024. Set to be held across nine locations in the USA and West Indies, the tournament promises an unparalleled viewing experience for cricket fans worldwide.
Leading the commentary team are renowned figures such as Ravi Shastri, Nasser Hussain, Ian Smith, Mel Jones, Harsha Bhogle, and Ian Bishop. Joining them are former T20 World Cup champions, including Dinesh Karthik, Ebony Rainford-Brent, Samuel Badree, Carlos Brathwaite, Steve Smith, Aaron Finch, and Lisa Sthalekar. Additionally, former 50-over World Cup winners Ricky Ponting, Sunil Gavaskar, Matthew Hayden, Ramiz Raja, Eoin Morgan, Tom Moody, and Wasim Akram will offer expert analysis during the tournament.
Making his World Cup debut is American commentator James O’Brien, popularly known as Jomboy, who aims to provide context for American audiences. Other notable names in the commentary team include Dale Steyn, Graeme Smith, Michael Atherton, Waqar Younis, and many more.
The ICC plans to provide extensive coverage of the tournament across 28 days of action, including pre-match shows, innings interval programs, and post-match wrap-ups. Building on the success of previous events, ICC TV will introduce an AI-supported vertical feed for the T20 World Cup, a first-of-its-kind innovation for cricket broadcasting produced in collaboration with Disney Star, Quidich Innovation Labs, and NEP.
Commentators expressed their excitement for the upcoming tournament, with Aaron Finch highlighting the thrill of competition and Carlos Brathwaite expressing his joy at the event being held in the West Indies and the USA. Katey Martin emphasized the excitement of surprises in the tournament, while Dinesh Karthik and Ebony Rainford-Brent expressed their enthusiasm for being part of the esteemed commentary team.
With anticipation building for the Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, cricket fans can expect exceptional coverage and expert insights from a stellar lineup of commentators as they witness thrilling matches unfold across multiple venues.
