15th season of Big Bash League (BBL) The English and Hindi coverage on Australian and Indian networks includes a large, mixed panel of former cricketers, experienced broadcasters and studio hosts.
BBL|15: pundits and hosts on Australian TV
On Australian television, the expert group is built around former Australian greats and leading analysts. They are complemented by expert hosts and presenters who handle toss shows, post-match chats and features, while sideline reporters add real-time updates from the border. The various networks share broadcast rights, so the combination of these personalities appears in the dedicated coverage and broadcasts of Foxtel, Kayo Sports and 7Plus and free-to-air partners, giving viewers a mix of technical depth and entertainment.
Commenter: ricky pontingAdam Gilchrist, Aaron Finch, Brett Lee, Isa Guha, Mel Jones, Michael Hussey, Mark Waugh, Mark Howard, Kerry O’Keefe, Brad Haddin, Callum Ferguson, Damien Fleming, Greg Blewett, Brad Hodge, Brendon Julian, James Brayshaw, Andrew Maher, Jason Richardson, Alastair Nicholson, Trent Copeland, Lisa Sthalekar, Allan Border, Jason Behrendorff, Katie Martin, Kirby Short, Elyse Villani.
Presenter: Mel McLaughlin, Megan Bernard, Theo Doropoulos, Holly Farling, James Brayshaw, Emma Freedman, Alastair Nicholson, Tim Lane, Alison Mitchell, Andy Maher, Jason Richardson.
For fans watching from India, the Hindi feed has its own commentary panel of ex-India internationals and domestic stalwarts, who call the action with a subcontinental flavour. The group typically combines tactical analysis, humor and storytelling, helping to make BBL|15 more accessible to viewers coming from the IPL ecosystem. The Hindi team generally works from the studio hub and occasionally works on ground segments during marquee fixtures.
Hindi commentator: Aakash Chopra, Irfan Pathan, Ajay Jadeja, Vivek Razdan, Saba Karim, Nikhil Chopra, Anjum Chopra
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