The International Cricket Council (ICC) has unveiled a star-studded, female-led commentary team for the 2026 Women's T20 World Cup in England, headlined by former India captains Mithali Raj and Anjum Chopra. The panel brings together ICC World Cup winners, former international captains, and seasoned broadcasters to cover all 33 matches of the tournament, which runs from 12 June to 5 July 2026.

Former Captains and International Stars

The commentary lineup features an array of former international captains and celebrated players. Alongside Mithali Raj and Anjum Chopra, the panel includes Tash Farrant, Veda Krishnamurthy, Sana Mir, Isobel Joyce, and Katey Martin — each bringing firsthand experience of elite women's cricket to the broadcast booth.

The lineup also draws on voices from the men's game, with Matthew Hayden, a two-time ICC Men's Cricket World Cup champion, joining former India wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik and West Indies all-rounder Carlos Brathwaite, both ICC Men's T20 World Cup title-holders.

World Cup Winners Across Formats

Mel Jones and Julia Price were part of Australia's ICC Women's Cricket World Cup-winning side, while Stacy-Ann King was a member of the West Indies squad that clinched the ICC Women's T20 World Cup. Isa Guha and Ebony Rainford-Brent achieved success with England's ICC Women's Cricket World Cup-winning team and also featured in the squad that secured the inaugural ICC Women's T20 World Cup in 2009 — the last edition held on English soil.

Broadcast Legends Return to England

Former England captain Nasser Hussain, Ian Bishop, and Ian Smith — whose commentary helped define the iconic ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2019 final at Lord's — will reunite for another marquee event in England. Their return adds decades of combined expertise and historical perspective to the panel.

Experienced presenters and broadcasters rounding out the team include Charles Dagnall, Natalie Germanos, Alan Wilkins, Laura McGoldrick, Jatin Sapru, Kass Naidoo, Raunak Kapoor, and Ali Mitchell.

What the Commentators Said

Mithali Raj said, '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.'

Mel Jones described the tournament as 'the biggest ICC Women's T20 World Cup ever,' adding that it 'feels like a real milestone for the game.' Nasser Hussain noted that 'the passion surrounding women's cricket, and the breadth of talent across the world, has never been stronger.' Ian Bishop called it 'a privilege to help tell the stories of the players who will inspire the next generation to dream bigger than ever before.'

Tournament Schedule

The 2026 Women's T20 World Cup opens on 12 June with England taking on Sri Lanka, with the final scheduled at the iconic Lord's Cricket Ground on 5 July 2026. The tournament features 12 competing nations and 33 matches across host cities in England. This edition is widely regarded as the most expansive Women's T20 World Cup staged to date, reflecting the rapid global growth of the women's game.