Several big names like Nasser Hussain, Ian Bishop, and World Cup winners Mel Jones and Lisa Sthalekar have been included in the star-studded commentary panel for the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 tournament.
The 2024 edition of the Women’s T20 World Cup was to be hosted by Bangladesh, but the political turmoil in the country led to the ICC moving the event to the UAE. The tournament will begin on October 3, 2024.
The commentary panel will include World Cup champions Mel Jones, Lisa Sthalekar, Stacy Ann King, Lydia Greenway, and Carlos Brathwaite, as well as former stars Anjum Chopra and Katey Martin, and ex-India coach WV Raman. Former India captain Mithali Raj will join her on-field adversary, ex-Pakistan captain Sana Mir, in the commentary box, adding to the star power.
Along with these giants, some of cricket broadcasting's leading voices, including Natalie Germanos, Ian Bishop, Kass Naidoo, Nasser Hussain, Alison Mitchell, and Mpumelelo Mbangwa, round out the commentary lineup, with Kass Naidoo and Laura McGoldrick sharing presenting duties for the build-up shows.
“Women’s cricket has been very close to my heart for quite some time. It is exciting to behold how much the game has evolved – the women cricketers continue to exhibit ever-increasing ingenuity, athleticism, power, and finesse. This World Cup will showcase the very best the sport has to offer, and it will be thrilling to witness this evolution from the commentary box,” Ian Bishop told ICC.
“The Women’s T20 landscape has undergone a lot of change over the years and the growing interest among fans is palpable. This tournament isn’t just about crowning champions—it’s about celebrating the hard work, dedication, and journey of women cricketers globally. I have seen from close quarters how the players have worked hard on their skills in this format and are excited to get close to the action and share my perspective and some interesting stories,” Mithali Raj said to ICC.
ICC TV will broadcast live coverage of all matches, allowing the entire audience to see every second of cricket action.
In addition to live match coverage, ICC TV will air a 30-minute pre-game build-up, an innings interval show, and a post-match wrap-up, ensuring a continuous broadcast experience.
The world-class coverage will include at least 28 cameras per game, as well as various analytical and visual upgrades. Spidercams will also be used during certain matches to increase spectator engagement.
(ICC inputs)
