ICC announces commentary panel, two Pakistani's included

ICC announces commentary panel, two Pakistani's included

The ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 in India will be graced by some of the most well-known voices in the sport.

ICC.tv's coverage will encompass a pre-match presentation, a mid-innings program, and a post-match summary. The commentary team will feature former Australia captain Ricky Ponting and former England skipper Eoin Morgan, with additional support from World Cup champions like Shane Watson, Lisa Sthalekar, Ramiz Raja, Ravi Shastri, Aaron Finch, Sunil Gavaskar, and Matthew Hayden.

Returning to the commentary box are Nasser Hussain, Ian Smith, and Ian Bishop, known for their unforgettable commentary during the 2019 World Cup final between England and New Zealand.

Also, international cricket icons and former captains, including Waqar Younis, Shaun Pollock, Anjum Chopra, and Michael Atherton, will provide live commentary.

They will be joined by former international stars such as Simon Doull, Mpumelelo Mbangwa, Sanjay Manjrekar, Katey Martin, Dinesh Karthik, Dirk Nannes, Samuel Badree, Athar Ali Khan, and Russel Arnold. Completing the panel are some of the world's most renowned broadcasters, including Harsha Bhogle, Kass Naidoo, Mark Nicholas, Natalie Germanos, Mark Howard, and Ian Ward.

The tournament will kick off with a rematch of the 2019 final between New Zealand and England in Ahmedabad at the Narendra Modi Stadium, with the final set to take place at the same venue on November 19.