PCB unveils star-studded commentary panel for Pakistan-England series

LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Thursday revealed a high-powered commentary panel for the historic seven-match T20I series between Pakistan and England scheduled from September 20 to October 2.

England team set foot in Karachi on Thursday to mark the historic tour of Pakistan after a gap of 17 years for the first-ever T20I series between the two teams on Pakistani soil.

According to the PCB, Pakistan’s legendary cricketers Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis and Amir Sohail, along with Urooj Mumtaz and Bazid Khan, will be joined by the veteran English commentators David Gower and Mark Butcher in the commentary panel.

These experts will also offer pre and post-match analysis throughout the series which will be hosted by renowned presenter Zainab Abbas.

Moreover, the PCB announced to use the Spidercam for the first time in an international series in Pakistan to bring fascinating images and enhance the TV viewership experience.

The production will be done through 28 full High-Definition cameras – including Buggy and Drone cameras. To help with the Decision Review System (DRS), a comprehensive Hawkeye set-up – UltraMotion ball-tracking and UltraEdge will also be used.

The action-filled series will be live-streamed on the digital platform of ARY Digital Network – ARY ZAP in crystal clear HD quality.

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