The International Cricket Council (ICC) has revealed a top-tier, female-led commentary team for the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup, showcasing expertise and experience in women’s cricket. The team includes former captains and international stars like Mithali Raj, Tash Farrant, Anjum Chopra, Simon Doull, Veda Krishnamurthy, Sana Mir, Isobel Joyce, and Katey Martin.
The lineup also features several ICC World Cup winners with direct experience of triumphs on cricket’s biggest stages. Mel Jones and Julia Price were part of Australia’s winning ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup team, while Stacy-Ann King was a member of the West Indies squad that won the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup.
Isa Guha and Ebony Rainford-Brent, successful with England’s ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup-winning team, will be part of the commentary team. In the men’s game, Matthew Hayden is a two-time ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup champion, while Dinesh Karthik and Carlos Brathwaite hold ICC Men’s T20 World Cup titles with India and West Indies, respectively.
The commentary team for the Women’s T20 World Cup comprises renowned voices in modern cricket commentary, including Nasser Hussain, Ian Bishop, and Ian Smith. They will bring their expertise to the event in England, joined by experienced presenters and broadcasters like Charles Dagnall, Natalie Germanos, Alan Wilkins, and others.
The team, consisting of ICC World Cup winners, former international captains, and respected broadcasters, will provide expert analysis, insights, and stories throughout the 33 matches of the tournament. The Women’s T20 World Cup kicks off on June 12 with England facing Sri Lanka and culminates with the final at Lord’s on July 5.
