The 15th season of the Big Bash League (BBL) features a large, mixed panel of former cricketers, experienced broadcasters and studio hosts across English and Hindi coverage on Australian and Indian networks.
BBL|15: Experts and hosts on Australian TV
On Australian television, the expert group is built around former Australian greats and prominent analysts. They are complemented by specialist hosts and presenters who handle toss shows, post-match chats and features, while sideline reporters add real-time updates from the boundary. Different networks share broadcasting rights, so combinations of these personalities appear across Foxtel, Kayo Sports and 7plus’ dedicated coverage and the free-to-air partner’s telecast, giving viewers a mix of technical depth and entertainment.
Commentators: Ricky Ponting, Adam Gilchrist, Aaron Finch, Brett Lee, Isa Guha, Mel Jones, Michael Hussey, Mark Waugh, Mark Howard, Kerry O’ Keeffe, Brad Haddin, Callum Ferguson, Damien Fleming, Greg Blewett, Brad Hodge, Brendon Julian, James Brayshaw, Andrew Maher, Jason Richardson, Alister Nicholson, Trent Copeland, Lisa Sthalekar, Allan Border, Jason Behrendorff, Katey Martin, Kirby Short, Elyse Villani.
Presenters: Mel McLaughlin, Megan Barnard, Theo Doropoulos, Holly Ferling, James Brayshaw, Emma Freedman, Alister Nicholson, Tim Lane, Alison Mitchell, Andy Maher, Jason Richardson.
For fans watching from India, the Hindi feed features its own commentary panel of ex‑India internationals and domestic stalwarts who call the action with a subcontinental flavour. This group typically combines tactical breakdown, humour and storytelling, helping make BBL|15 more accessible for viewers following from the IPL ecosystem. The Hindi team usually works from studio hubs with occasional on‑ground segments during marquee fixtures.
Hindi commentators: Aakash Chopra, Irfan Pathan, Ajay Jadeja, Vivek Razdan, Saba Karim, Nikhil Chopra, Anjum Chopra
