Commentary panel for India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup 2026 match:ICC and official broadcasters have locked in a legendary lineup of voices for India vs. Pakistan T20 World Cup 2026 clash in Colombo. From World Cup winners to iconic broadcasters, the panel is designed to match the intensity of cricket’s greatest rivalry.
English Commentary core panel for IND vs PAK (Global Feed)
The world feed will feature a blend of tactical geniuses and legendary storytellers:
Core Panel for IND vs PAK: Ravi Shastri, Nasser Hussain, Ian Smith, Ian Bishop, and Harsha Bhogle.
T20 World Cup Winners: Aaron Finch, Eoin Morgan, Dinesh Karthik, Carlos Brathwaite, Samuel Badree, and Robin Uthappa.
Subcontinent Legends: Wasim Akram, Sunil Gavaskar, Ramiz Raja, Waqar Younis, and Kumar Sangakkara.
Global Experts: Matthew Hayden, Dale Steyn, Michael Atherton, Simon Doull, and Shaun Pollock.
New Voices: Current South African captain Temba Bavuma and Sri Lankan veteran Angelo Mathews are making their ICC TV debuts.
Hindi Commentary (Star Sports/JioHotstar)
The Hindi panel is packed with icons from India’s 2007 T20 World Cup-winning squad:
Key Voices: Navjot Singh Sidhu, Aakash Chopra, Irfan Pathan, and Jatin Sapru.
“Champions” Panel: Virender Sehwag, Harbhajan Singh, Suresh Raina, and Piyush Chawla.
Tactical Experts: Anil Kumble, Mohammad Kaif, Sanjay Bangar, and Cheteshwar Pujara.
Debutant: Current Indian leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal joins the mic for the first time in a World Cup.
Regional Language Panels
IND vs PAK T20 WC 2026 match will be broadcast in nine languages, including Bhojpuri and Haryanvi for the first time in an ICC World Cup:
Tamil: Kris Srikkanth, Abhinav Mukund, and Murali Vijay.
Telugu: Hanuma Vihari, MSK Prasad, and Venugopal Rao.
Kannada: Vinay Kumar and Vijay Bharadwaj.
Live Presenters
Hosting IND vs PAK pre-match and post-match shows:
Mayanti Langer Binny, Sanjana Ganesan, Erin Holland, Laura McGoldrick, and Jatin Sapru.
Quick Watch Guide
Match: India vs. Pakistan, Group A
Date & Time: Feb 15, 2026 | 7:00 PM IST
Where to Watch: Star Sports Network (TV) & JioHotstar (Streaming)
