A group of ICC World Cup winners, former international captains, accomplished broadcasters and some of the most respected voices in the game will be heard across the 33 matches at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in England and Wales that commences on June 12.
The female-led commentary team is headed by a group of former World Cup winners, with Mel Jones and Julia Price (Australia), Stacy-Ann King (West Indies) and Isa Guha and Ebony Rainford-Brent (England) among the group alongside male counterparts Matthew Hayden (Australia), Dinesh Karthik (India) and Carlos Brathwaite (West Indies).
Respected commentary voices Nasser Hussain, Ian Bishop and Ian Smith will also be heard during the tournament, with the trio to be joined by former captains and international stars Mithali Raj, Tash Farrant, Anjum Chopra, Simon Doull, Veda Krishnamurthy, Sana Mir, Isobel Joyce and Katey Martin.
A highly accomplished group of presenters and broadcasters in Charles Dagnall, Natalie Germanos, Alan Wilkins, Laura McGoldrick, Jatin Sapru, Kass Naidoo, Raunak Kapoor and Ali Mitchell round out the commentary team for the 10th edition of the Women’s T20 World Cup.
Jones believes the tournament in England and Wales will prove the biggest and most successful T20 World Cup yet, and can’t wait for the first match between England and Sri Lanka in Birmingham on June 12.
“This is the biggest ICC Women’s T20 World Cup ever, and it feels like a real milestone for the game,” she said.
“This tournament is a fitting celebration of how far women’s cricket has come, and through our broadcast, fans everywhere will experience the skill, drama and emotion that continue to drive the sport forward.”
Former India captain Mithali Raj also echoed the sentiment, highlighting the competitive aspect of all 12 participant teams.
“The depth of talent across the 12 competing teams is remarkable. Wherever you look, there are world-class players capable of producing moments that can define a tournament, and I can’t wait to share those moments with the world,” she said.
Former England men’s team captain Nasser Hussain added that the upcoming event comes at a time when the popularity of women’s cricket is at an all-time high.
“The passion surrounding women’s cricket, and the breadth of talent across the world, has never been stronger,” he said.
“The players taking the field this summer will help shape the future of the game and inspire the next generation to follow in their footsteps.”
The 10th edition of the Women’s T20 World Cup will kickstart on June 12 with hosts England facing Sri Lanka in the opener at Edgbaston, Birmingham.