As defending champions India prepare to take on New Zealand in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, a galaxy of cricketing legends and broadcasting stars will bring every ball to life for millions of viewers worldwide. Star Sports, the official broadcaster of T20 World Cup 2026, has assembled a truly global commentary panel featuring former captains, World Cup winners and iconic voices from across the cricketing world.
The English feed for the summit clash will feature some of the most recognisable voices in world cricket, headlined by the dynamic quartet of Ravi Shastri, Nasser Hussain, Ian Smith and Ian Bishop . Shastri’s infectious energy and signature phrases have made him a fan favourite, while Hussain brings sharp tactical analysis honed through years of captaincy experience.
The legendary Sunil Gavaskar, one of India’s greatest batters, will also be part of the English panel, sharing his deep understanding of the game with viewers worldwide. Joining him is the articulate Harsha Bhogle, widely regarded as the voice of cricket for his eloquent storytelling and insightful commentary .
Former World Cup-winning captains Eoin Morgan (England, 2019 ODI World Cup) and Aaron Finch (Australia, 2021 T20 World Cup) add contemporary tactical expertise, while Dinesh Karthik and Robin Uthappa, both part of India’s 2007 T20 World Cup-winning squad, bring firsthand experience of lifting the trophy .
The complete English commentary panel includes:
- Ravi Shastri
- Nasser Hussain
- Ian Smith
- Ian Bishop
- Sunil Gavaskar
- Harsha Bhogle
- Dinesh Karthik
- Eoin Morgan
- Robin Uthappa
- Ian Ward
- Nick Knight
- Niall O’Brien
- Andrew Leonard
For the massive Hindi-speaking audience, a stellar lineup of former cricketers and popular broadcasters will provide expert analysis. The panel is headlined by Aakash Chopra, known for his detailed statistical insights and Irfan Pathan, the hero of India’s 2007 T20 World Cup triumph.
Dinesh Karthik will feature in both English and Hindi feeds, while Parthiv Patel, Varun Aaron, and popular presenter Jatin Sapru complete the Hindi commentary roster Anant Tyagi also joins the Hindi broadcast team for the final.
The full Hindi commentary panel comprises of:
- Aakash Chopra
- Irfan Pathan
- Dinesh Karthik
- Parthiv Patel
- Varun Aaron
- Jatin Sapru
- Anant Tyagi
Regional language panel
In a first for a T20 World Cup final, the broadcast will feature extensive regional language commentary, ensuring fans across India can enjoy the match in their native tongues.
Tamil commentators
The Tamil feed brings together legendary names including former India captain Kris Srikkanth, his son Anirudha Srikkanth, and former India opener Abhinav Mukund. They are joined by S Badrinath, KV Sathyanarayanan, Sriram S and Sadagopan Ramesh.
Telugu commentators
Former India Test batter Hanuma Vihari leads the Telugu panel, accompanied by former India fielding coach R Sridhar, ex-chief selector MSK Prasad, and former cricketers Ashish Reddy, T Suman, NC Kaushik and Kalyan Krishna.
Bengali commentators
The Bengali feed features Sreevats Goswami, Saradindu Mukherjee, Subhomay Das, Raja Venkat, veteran journalist Gautam Bhattacharya, and several other eminent voices.
Marathi commentators
Former India wicketkeeper Kiran More headlines the Marathi panel, alongside Salil Ankola, Aditya Tare, Chaitanya Sant, and Prasanna Sant.
Bhojpuri and Haryanvi commentators
The final will also feature commentary in Bhojpuri and Haryanvi, with panels including Saurabh Kumar, Shivam Singh, Gulam Hussain and Shalinee Singh for Bhojpuri. Meanwhile, Manvinder Bisla, Anil Chaudhary, Sumit Narwal and Ashish Hooda lead the Haryanvi coverage.
Presenters and studio anchors
While the ICC has announced the full commentary lineup, the list of presenters and studio anchors for the final includes several familiar faces. Mayanti Langer, one of India’s most respected sports broadcasters, will feature in the pre-match and post-match presentation.
Other prominent presenters include Jatin Sapru, who also features in the Hindi commentary panel, and Raunak Kapoor, who is part of the global broadcast team.
Katey Martin, the former New Zealand women’s cricketer, is set to add international perspective to the studio presentations, while Natalie Germanos and Kass Naidoo bring their extensive broadcasting experience to the coverage.
