IND vs SA, T20I series: Complete list of commentators and presenters – from Shaun Pollock, Irfan Pathan to Mayanti Langer, Jatin Sapru

India’s five-match T20 series against South Africa from December 9 to 19 will not only feature top on-field talent but also a star-studded broadcast team in multiple languages.

From cricket legends like Shaun Pollock to fan favorites Mayanti Langer and Jatin Sapru, viewers will be treated to a rich commentary and presentation line-up throughout the series.

The English panel includes Ravi Shastri, Shaun Pollock, Pommy Mbangwa, Sunil Gavaskar, Harsha Bhogle and Robin Uthappa, bringing a blend of global experience, sharp analysis and storytelling. His focus will be on tactics, match-ups and big picture trends through the India-South Africa rivalry.

In Hindi, Aakash Chopra, Irfan Pathan, Abhishek Nair, Parthiv Patel, Varun Aaron and Jatin Sapru will largely cater to the North-Indian audience. Expect detailed descriptions of bowling plans, batting approaches and light-hearted banter tailored for Hindi-speaking fans.

Regional Language Specialist: Tamil, Telugu and Kannada

The Tamil coverage will be directed by Abhinav Mukund, Anirudh Srikanth, K Srikanth, KV Satyanarayanan, S Badrinath, Sriram S and Sadagopan Ramesh, providing deep local insight and strategic nuances for the southern audience.

The Telugu team comprises Hanuma Vihari, R Sridhar, MSK Prasad, Ashish Reddy, T Suman, NC Kaushik and Kalyan Krishna, bringing international and domestic experience to the analysis of batting technique, spin game and strategy.

in kannada, Venkatesh PrasadSunil Joshi, J Suchith, Bharat Chipli, Srinivas Murthy, Vijay Bhardwaj and Akhil Balachandra lead the panel, ensuring that Karnataka fans get region-specific perspectives and anecdotes.

Bhojpuri audiences will be served by Saurabh Kumar, Ghulam Hussain, K, Ashutosh Aman, Sumit Mishra, Satyaprakash, Shivam Singh and Mani Meraj, which aims to bring high-energy, desi-style commentary to remote audiences.

The Haryanvi team includes Manvinder Bisla, Anil Chaudhary, Vishwas, Sumit Narwal and Sonu Sharma, who add local flavor and relatable humor for fans from the northern belt.

For Bengali coverage, Shreevats Goswami, Sanjib Mukherjee, Gautam Bhattacharya, Shiladitya Chatterjee and RR Kaushik Varun will analyze the games with a special focus on technique and tactical depth. Kedar Jadhav, Aditya Tare and Chaitanya Sant will bring to the Marathi audience insights from domestic and IPL experience.

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Mayanti Langer will lead the group of presenters

The broadcast will be led by a strong presenter group of Mayanti Langer, Tanay Tiwari, Anant Tyagi and Swedha Singh Bahl.

They will host pre-match, mid-inning and post-match shows, conduct interviews and discuss with analysts and former players, ensuring fans get comprehensive build-up and reaction around each T20I of the IND vs SA series.

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