T20 World Cup 2024 Unveils Star-Studded Commentators List Including Karthik, Steyn

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the full list of commentators for the T20 World Cup 2024, scheduled to take place in the USA and the West Indies from June 2 to June 29. This event will feature a diverse panel of commentators, including four Indians: Sunil Gavaskar, Ravi Shastri, Dinesh Karthik, and Harsha Bhogle.

Former Australia captain Steve Smith, who was not selected for the T20 World Cup 2024, will join the commentary team alongside fellow Australian Aaron Finch. The panel also includes former Men's and Women's T20 World Cup champions such as Ebony Rainford-Brent, Samuel Badree, Carlos Brathwaite, and Lisa Sthalekar.

American commentator James O'Brien, known as Jomboy, will make his World Cup debut. "Making his World Cup debut, American commentator James O'Brien – better known as Jomboy – will aim to add context to the games for our American audiences," ICC stated.

Dinesh Karthik expressed his enthusiasm for the tournament. "This tournament will be different in many ways, which makes it even more exciting. With 20 teams, 55 matches, and some new venues, it's a thrilling combination, and I can't wait to dive in," Karthik told ICC.

South African legend Dale Steyn also shared his excitement about being part of the commentary team. "The Men's T20 World Cup, with its new format and more teams competing, is a fantastic opportunity to spread the game. I'm sure both old and new cricket fans will be eager for the action to begin," Steyn said.

• Ravi Shastri
• Nasser Hussain
• Ian Smith
• Mel Jones
• Harsha Bhogle
• Ian Bishop
• Dinesh Karthik
• Ebony Rainford-Brent
• Samuel Badree
• Carlos Brathwaite
• Steve Smith
• Aaron Finch
• Lisa Sthalekar
• Ricky Ponting
• Sunil Gavaskar
• Matthew Hayden
• Ramiz Raja
• Eoin Morgan
• Tom Moody
• Wasim Akram
• James O'Brien
• Dale Steyn
• Graeme Smith
• Michael Atherton
• Waqar Younis
• Simon Doull
• Shaun Pollock
• Katey Martin
• Mpumelelo Mbangwa
• Natalie Germanos
• Danny Morrison
• Alison Mitchell
• Alan Wilkins
• Brian Murgatroyd
• Mike Haysman
• Ian Ward
• Athar Ali Khan
• Russel Arnold
• Niall O'Brien
• Kass Naidoo
• Daren Ganga

The T20 World Cup 2024 promises to bring together a wealth of cricketing knowledge and experience through its commentary team. With a mix of former players and seasoned commentators, fans can look forward to insightful analysis and engaging coverage throughout the tournament.