Temba Bavuma takes commentary job for T20 World Cup 2026 as ICC reveals elite panel

ICC TV is set to deliver another world-class immersive viewing experience for cricket fans around the globe at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 in India and Sri Lanka. Alongside live coverage of every match, ICC TV will provide a comprehensive world feed service to licensees, ensuring consistent, high-quality coverage across all markets.

Viewers will have access to every match of the tournament through an extensive broadcast offering that includes a pre-match show, innings interval programme, post-match wrap-up and daily highlights shows capturing the full story of the competition, right from the opening fixture through to the final.

The tournament will be delivered by six dedicated production crews operating across the eight venues in India and Sri Lanka, supported by eight broadcast kits deploying up to 45 cameras to capture the action with depth, precision and editorial flexibility. ICC TV will collaborate closely with production services partner JioStar and equipment services partner NEP to bring the event to life.

In total, approximately 720 broadcast professionals will be involved in delivering the event, spanning production, technical operations, editorial, graphics, data and broadcast management roles. The broadcast workforce reflects the international nature of the tournament, bringing together expertise from more than 20 nationalities.

The Voices of the Game

An illustrious commentary panel featuring some of the game's most celebrated voices will deliver expert insight and analysis, ensuring fans experience every moment of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup in all its colour and intensity.

Renowned broadcasters Ravi Shastri, Nasser Hussain, Ian Smith and Ian Bishop will headline the dynamic commentary team for this year's tournament. They will be joined by Aaron Finch, who lifted the trophy in 2021, alongside other former ICC Men's T20 World Cup winners, including Dinesh Karthik, Kumar Sangakkara, Samuel Badree, Robin Uthappa and Carlos Brathwaite.

Adding further gravitas are former ICC global event winners who know the thrill of lifting a World Cup – Eoin Morgan, Wasim Akram, Sunil Gavaskar, Matthew Hayden and Ramiz Raja. Other iconic voices from the game joining the panel include Dale Steyn, Michael Atherton, Waqar Younis, Simon Doull, Shaun Pollock and Katey Martin.

The commentary lineup in India and Sri Lanka is further strengthened by leading global broadcasters Harsha Bhogle, Mpumelelo Mbangwa, Natalie Germanos, Danny Morrison, Alan Wilkins, Ian Ward, Mark Howard, Nick Knight, Athar Ali Khan, Kass Naidoo, Bazid Khan, Raunak Kapoor and Niall O'Brien.

Preston Mommsen and Andrew Leonard will provide invaluable additional insight from the Associate Members, while Russel Arnold and Roshan Abeysinghe will bring Sri Lanka's unique flavour to the coverage.

Making their ICC TV commentary debut are 2014 ICC Men's T20 World Cup winner Angelo Mathews and 2025 ICC World Test Championship-winning captain Temba Bavuma.

What the commentators said

Aaron Finch

"I've been lucky enough to feel what this tournament is like as a player, and now seeing it from the commentary box gives me a whole new appreciation. The pace, the pressure, the split seconds that can change everything - this is T20 cricket at its absolute best."

Carlos Brathwaite

"This tournament has a way of creating moments that live forever, and 10 years on from Ian Bishop's iconic commentary of our win in Kolkata, it's an honour to take up my seat in the comms box this time around. To be able to tell the stories of other players and nations to fans all over the world is something I'm truly excited about."

Dinesh Karthik

"To welcome the world to India and Sri Lanka through the ICC's global broadcast is incredibly special, and this tournament will be a party. The energy, the colour, and the passion on display at every ground will make it essential live viewing, wherever you're watching."

Angelo Mathews

"Cricket is woven into the very fabric of both India and Sri Lanka, and the ICC Men's T20 World Cup - full of skill, flair, and opportunity - captures everything we Sri Lankans love about the game. I cannot wait to share our nation's cricketing spirit with fans from all over the world."

Katey Martin

"The ICC Men's T20 World Cup has a unique energy; it pulls you in from the very first ball and is able to connect deeply with audiences on every continent as a result. Being part of it in two amazing countries, and to share cricketing history as it unfolds, will be incredible."

Temba Bavuma

"The ICC Men's T20 World Cup always brings out the best of people and performances. Whether you're in the middle, in the stands or watching from your sofa, the intensity of this tournament is unmistakable and will be felt all over the world."

Innovative Storytelling

To further enhance how the game is explained to fans, ICC TV has commissioned two new broadcast innovations for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, developed in partnership with Quidich Innovation Labs and WTVision. Designed to simplify the complexity of cricket and bring greater clarity to analysis, these tools combine advanced virtualisation, data and storytelling to deepen viewer understanding of the game.

Pitchview reimagines how the playing surface is presented on broadcast by transforming the pitch into an immersive, data-rich virtual model. By visually mapping surface characteristics and linking defined pitch zones directly to performance metrics, Pitchview enables commentators to clearly explain how pitch behaviour influences tactics, scoring patterns and match outcomes.

Skillview focuses on moments of execution and decision-making, enhancing live analysis through precision-anchored virtual graphics that lock seamlessly to the field of play. Commentary-driven and instantly responsive, Skillview turns technique, athleticism and tactical intent into intuitive visual stories, helping fans better understand the skills that define elite T20 cricket.

The broadcast will feature other visual enhancements also designed to elevate analysis and enrich the viewing experience. Hawk-Eye will deliver off-bat tracking alongside full Decision Review System (DRS) services, including ball tracking and edge detection. WTVision will manage the on-air graphics, enhanced by detailed cricket data analytics from CricViz, ensuring data-led storytelling is seamlessly integrated throughout the coverage. Quidich Innovation Labs will also operate Field 360°, a virtual field model that brings clarity to fielding positions, tactical setups and in-game adjustments.

Beyond live match coverage, ICC TV will deliver a rich slate of non-live content distributed to broadcast partners worldwide. This will include daily player profiles, team features, match previews, venue spotlights and exclusive behind-the-scenes access, giving fans an immersive, up-close view of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup throughout the tournament.