IND vs NZ, T20I series: Complete list of commentators and presenters – from Aakash Chopra, Irfan Pathan to Mayanti Langer, Simon Doull

The stage is set for high-octane Five-match T20 series between India and New ZealandStarting from 21st January. As both teams fine-tune their strategies for the upcoming T20 World Cup, fans are in for a treat – not just on the field, but also through the air waves. The official broadcasters have unveiled a stellar lineup of commentators and presenters to bring the action to life in multiple languages.

The English feed features a heavy lineup of former captains and experienced broadcasters. Leading the charge is the iconic Ravi Shastri, whose voice has become synonymous with Indian cricket’s biggest moments. He is also joined by the great Sunil Gavaskar and the “Voice of Cricket” Harsha Bhogle. T20 experts Robin Uthappa and Abhinav Mukund are bringing a modern perspective to the booth. International flair has been added by New Zealand’s own Simon Dooll and the energetic Danny Morrison, ensuring a balanced approach to the rivalry. Meanwhile, the broadcast will be anchored by experienced Mayanti Langer BinnyJoe returns as the main presenter.

For the huge Hindi speaking audience, this telecast brings back the popular pairing of Aakash Chopra and Irfan Pathan. Known for his in-depth analysis and charming “sky-talk” style, he will be joined by former players like Navjot Singh Sidhu, Deep Dasgupta, Parthiv Patel and Varun Aaron. Coaching insights will come from Mohammad Kaif, while the presentation desk will be manned by the energetic Jatin Sapru and Anant Tyagi.

Regional language feeds: Tamil and Telugu coverage

To meet the growing demand for local content, the IND vs NZ 2026 T20I series will have dedicated panels for Tamil and Telugu audiences:

Tamil Feed: A renowned lineup of K Srikanth and S Badrinath will lead the Tamil coverage. They are supported by Sadagopan Ramesh, Anirudh Srikkanth and Abhinav Mukund (playing double duty), with Sriram S and KV Satyanarayanan rounding out the team.

Telugu Feed: Former chief selector MSK Prasad and veteran coach R Sridhar head the Telugu panel. Current players Hanuma Vihari will provide new technical information along with Ashish Reddy, T Suman, NC Kaushik and Kalyan Krishna.

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