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LONDON: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday announced the star-studded commentary panel for the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, set to take place across England and Wales.
The female-led panel comprises several notable names, including former captains, broadcasters, and prominent voices in cricket.
The panel will provide expert analysis and insights during the 33-match tournament, set to run from 12 June to with the mega event’s summit clash taking place on 5 July at Lord’s.
Mel Jones and Julia Price were part of Australia’s Women’s World Cup-winning side, while Stacy-Ann King was part of the West Indies team that lifted the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in 2016.
Former Pakistan captain Sana Mir also joins the star-studded commentary panel. She will be accompanied by Isa Guha and Ebony Rainford-Brent, both part of the England squad that won the inaugural ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in 2009.
Two-time ICC Men’s World Cup winner Matthew Hayden headlines the men’s commentary panel with former India keeper Dinesh Karthik and West Indies Carlos Brathwaite joining him.
The renowned trio of Nasser Hussain, Ian Bishop, and Ian Smith — part of the memorable commentary team for the dramatic ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2019 final at Lord’s, will also be heard during the event.
Mithali Raj, Tash Farrant, Anjum Chopra, Simon Doull, Veda Krishnamurthy, Isobel Joyce, and Katey Martin are also included.
The 10th edition of the Women’s T20 World Cup will begin on June 12, with hosts England taking on Sri Lanka at Edgbaston in Birmingham.
After the announcement, Naseer Hussain said that the players taking part in the World Cup will help shape the future of the game.
“The passion surrounding women’s cricket, and the breadth of talent across the world, has never been stronger,” he said.
“The players taking the field this summer will help shape the future of the game and inspire the next generation to follow in their footsteps.”
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