ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026: Full list of commentators and broadcast talent for WT20 WC in the UK

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KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• The ICC has unveiled a star-studded commentary lineup for the 33 matches of the Women's T20 World Cup 2026 in England and Wales

• The female-led commentary team includes five former World Cup winners from Australia, the West Indies, and England

• The 10th edition of the tournament begins on June 12, with hosts England facing Sri Lanka at Edgbaston in Birmingham

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ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026: Full list of commentators and broadcast talent for WT20 WC in the UK

With the 2026 Women's T20 World Cup just days away, the ICC has finally revealed the broadcast roster for the biennial event. Diverging from the typical male-dominated commentary team, this time, the international governing body is going with a female-led team this time around.

Not only that, but it also features many names from past World Cup-winning players, which adds to the overall stakes of the event. The star-studded roster includes 2-time Women's World Cup winners Mel Jones and Julia Prince from Australia. From the men's side, it includes perhaps the most explosive Australian player ever, Matthew Hayden.

Hayden himself has been the winner of two World Cups, in 2003 and 2007, under the captaincy of Ricky Ponting. To bring some Caribbean flair to the commentary, the West Indies sent the duo of Carlos Brathwaite and Stacy-Ann King, who led the Windies to twin T20 World Cup victories in 2016.

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But that's just the tip of the iceberg, as the roster includes some of the greatest cricket commentators of all time. Below is a full list of the chosen roster.

ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026: Full commentary team

Mel Jones herself called this perhaps the biggest ICC Women's T20 World Cup ever. "This is the biggest ICC Women's T20 World Cup ever, and it feels like a real milestone for the game," she said.

She continued, "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." But it's not just commentators who are great because the presenters are just as good.

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ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026: Presenters and broadcasters

Eight accomplished presenters and broadcasters complete the full lineup, bringing additional depth and expertise to a broadcast operation spanning multiple international television channels and digital platforms across the globe ahead of the tournament's landmark 10th edition.

Former Indian women's captain Mithali herself praised the squads and the combined talent at the event. "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.

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Meanwhile, former England captain and national team legend Nasser Hussain was quick to admit that women's cricket has never been in a stronger position. "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," he announced.

Women's T20 World Cup 2026 opens June 12 at Edgbaston

The 10th edition of the Women's T20 World Cup begins on June 12, with hosts England taking on Sri Lanka in the tournament opener at Edgbaston in Birmingham. It is the first edition to feature 12 competing nations and the first time England and Wales have hosted the event.

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