From Sunil Gavaskar to Mayanti Langer: Star-studded list of commentators and presenters for IND vs NZ T20 World Cup 2026 final
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As defending champions, India are set to take on New Zealand ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Final At the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, a galaxy of cricket legends and broadcast stars will bring every ball to life for millions of viewers around the world. Star Sports, the official broadcaster of the T20 World Cup 2026, has assembled a truly global commentary panel that includes former captains, World Cup winners and eminent voices from the cricket world.
The English feed for the summit will feature some of the most recognizable voices of world cricket, headlined by the dynamic quartet of Ravi Shastri, Nasser Hussain, Ian Smith and Ian Bishop. Shastri’s infectious energy and distinctive phrasing have made him a fan favourite, while Hussain brings incisive strategic analysis through years of captaincy experience.
One of India’s greatest batsmen, the great Sunil Gavaskar will also be part of the English panel, sharing his deep understanding of the game with audiences around the world. He is joined by outspoken Harsha Bhogle, widely regarded as the voice of cricket for his brilliant 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 team, bring first-hand experience of lifting the trophy.
The full English commentary panel includes:
Ravi Shastri
Nasir 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 huge Hindi speaking audience, a stellar line-up of former cricketers and popular broadcasters will provide expert analysis. Headlining the panel is Aakash Chopra, known for his detailed statistical insights Irfan PathanThe hero of India’s 2007 T20 World Cup victory.
Dinesh Karthik will appear in both the English and Hindi feeds, while Parthiv Patel, Varun Aaron and popular presenter Jatin Sapru will complete the Hindi commentary roster, with Anant Tyagi also joining the Hindi broadcast team for the final.
The full Hindi commentary panel includes:
Aakash Chopra
Irfan Pathan
Dinesh Karthik
Parthiv Patel
Varun Aaron
Jatin Sapru
Anant Tyagi
regional language panel
In a first for the T20 World Cup final, the broadcast will feature extensive regional language commentary, ensuring fans across India can enjoy the match in their mother tongue.
tamil commentator
The Tamil feed brings together a host of legendary names including former India captain Kris Srikkanth, his son Anirudh Srikkanth and former India opener Abhinav Mukund. He is joined by S Badrinath, KV Satyanarayanan, Sriram S and Sadagopan Ramesh.
telugu commentator
Former India Test batsman Hanuma Vihari leads the Telugu panel, along with former India fielding coach R Sridhar, former chief selector MSK Prasad and former cricketers Ashish Reddy, T Suman, NC Kaushik and Kalyan Krishna.
bengali commentator
The Bengali feed includes eminent voices like Srivatsa Goswami, Saradindu Mukherjee, Subhomoy Das, Raja Venkat, veteran journalist Gautam Bhattacharya and many more.
Marathi commentator
Former India wicketkeeper Kiran More headlines the Marathi panel along with Salil Ankola, Aditya Tare, Chaitanya Sant and Prasanna Sant.
Bhojpuri and Haryanvi commentator
The final will also have commentary in Bhojpuri and Haryanvi, with the panel for Bhojpuri consisting of Saurabh Kumar, Shivam Singh, Ghulam Hussain and Shalini Singh. Meanwhile, Manvinder Bisla, Anil Chaudhary, Sumit Narwal and Ashish Hooda are leading the Haryanvi coverage.
While the ICC has not announced the full commentary lineup, the list of presenters and studio anchors for the final includes a number of familiar faces. Mayanti Langer, one of India’s most respected sports broadcasters, will be involved in the pre-match and post-match presentations.
Mayanti Langer (PC: X.com)
Other key presenters include Jatin Sapru, who also joins the Hindi commentary panel, and Raunak Kapoor, who is part of the global broadcast team.
Former New Zealand women’s cricketer Katie Martin is set to add an international perspective to the studio presentations, while Natalie Germanos and Cass Naidoo will bring their extensive broadcasting experience to the coverage.
From Sunil Gavaskar to Mayanti Langer: Star-studded list of commentators and presenters for IND vs NZ T20 World Cup 2026 final
As defending champions, India are set to take on New Zealand ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Final At the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, a galaxy of cricket legends and broadcast stars will bring every ball to life for millions of viewers around the world. Star Sports, the official broadcaster of the T20 World Cup 2026, has assembled a truly global commentary panel that includes former captains, World Cup winners and eminent voices from the cricket world.
The English feed for the summit will feature some of the most recognizable voices of world cricket, headlined by the dynamic quartet of Ravi Shastri, Nasser Hussain, Ian Smith and Ian Bishop. Shastri’s infectious energy and distinctive phrasing have made him a fan favourite, while Hussain brings incisive strategic analysis through years of captaincy experience.
One of India’s greatest batsmen, the great Sunil Gavaskar will also be part of the English panel, sharing his deep understanding of the game with audiences around the world. He is joined by outspoken Harsha Bhogle, widely regarded as the voice of cricket for his brilliant 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 team, bring first-hand experience of lifting the trophy.
The full English commentary panel includes:
For the huge Hindi speaking audience, a stellar line-up of former cricketers and popular broadcasters will provide expert analysis. Headlining the panel is Aakash Chopra, known for his detailed statistical insights Irfan PathanThe hero of India’s 2007 T20 World Cup victory.
Dinesh Karthik will appear in both the English and Hindi feeds, while Parthiv Patel, Varun Aaron and popular presenter Jatin Sapru will complete the Hindi commentary roster, with Anant Tyagi also joining the Hindi broadcast team for the final.
The full Hindi commentary panel includes:
regional language panel
In a first for the T20 World Cup final, the broadcast will feature extensive regional language commentary, ensuring fans across India can enjoy the match in their mother tongue.
tamil commentator
The Tamil feed brings together a host of legendary names including former India captain Kris Srikkanth, his son Anirudh Srikkanth and former India opener Abhinav Mukund. He is joined by S Badrinath, KV Satyanarayanan, Sriram S and Sadagopan Ramesh.
telugu commentator
Former India Test batsman Hanuma Vihari leads the Telugu panel, along with former India fielding coach R Sridhar, former chief selector MSK Prasad and former cricketers Ashish Reddy, T Suman, NC Kaushik and Kalyan Krishna.
bengali commentator
The Bengali feed includes eminent voices like Srivatsa Goswami, Saradindu Mukherjee, Subhomoy Das, Raja Venkat, veteran journalist Gautam Bhattacharya and many more.
Marathi commentator
Former India wicketkeeper Kiran More headlines the Marathi panel along with Salil Ankola, Aditya Tare, Chaitanya Sant and Prasanna Sant.
Bhojpuri and Haryanvi commentator
The final will also have commentary in Bhojpuri and Haryanvi, with the panel for Bhojpuri consisting of Saurabh Kumar, Shivam Singh, Ghulam Hussain and Shalini Singh. Meanwhile, Manvinder Bisla, Anil Chaudhary, Sumit Narwal and Ashish Hooda are leading the Haryanvi coverage.
Also read: IND vs NZ, T20 World Cup 2026 Final Match Prediction – Who will win today’s game between India and New Zealand?
Presenter and studio anchor
While the ICC has not announced the full commentary lineup, the list of presenters and studio anchors for the final includes a number of familiar faces. Mayanti Langer, one of India’s most respected sports broadcasters, will be involved in the pre-match and post-match presentations.
Other key presenters include Jatin Sapru, who also joins the Hindi commentary panel, and Raunak Kapoor, who is part of the global broadcast team.
Former New Zealand women’s cricketer Katie Martin is set to add an international perspective to the studio presentations, while Natalie Germanos and Cass Naidoo will bring their extensive broadcasting experience to the coverage.
Also read: IND vs NZ, T20 World Cup 2026 Final – Narendra Modi Stadium Pitch Report, T20I Stats & Records
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