The stage is set for a high-octane five-match T20I series between India and New Zealand, beginning January 21. As both teams fine-tune their strategies for the upcoming T20 World Cup, fans are in for a treat – not just on the field, but through the airwaves as well. The official broadcasters have unveiled a stellar lineup of commentators and presenters to bring the action to life across multiple languages.

The English feed features a heavy-hitting lineup of former captains and veteran broadcasters. Leading the charge is the iconic Ravi Shastri, whose voice has become synonymous with Indian cricket’s biggest moments. He is joined by the legendary Sunil Gavaskar and the “voice of cricket,” Harsha Bhogle.Bringing a modern perspective to the booth are T20 specialists Robin Uthappa and Abhinav Mukund. International flair is added by New Zealand’s own Simon Doull and the energetic Danny Morrison, ensuring a balanced view of the rivalry. Meanwhile, the broadcast will be anchored by the seasoned Mayanti Langer Binny, who returns as the lead presenter.

For the massive Hindi-speaking audience, the broadcast brings back the popular duo of Aakash Chopra and Irfan Pathan. Known for their insightful analysis and catchy “Aakash-vani” style, they will be joined by former players like Navjot Singh Sidhu, Deep Dasgupta, Parthiv Patel and Varun Aaron. Coaching insights will come from Mohammad Kaif, while the presentation desk will be helmed by the energetic Jatin Sapru and Anant Tyagi.

Regional language feeds: Tamil and Telugu coverage

To cater to the growing demand for localized content, the IND vs NZ 2026 T20I series will feature dedicated panels for Tamil and Telugu viewers:

Tamil Feed: A legendary lineup featuring K Srikkanth and S Badrinath will lead the Tamil coverage. They are supported by Sadagopan Ramesh, Anirudha Srikkanth and Abhinav Mukund (pulling double duty), with Sriram S and KV Sathyanarayanan rounding out the team.

Telugu Feed: Former chief selector MSK Prasad and veteran coach R Sridhar headline the Telugu panel. Current player Hanuma Vihari will offer fresh technical insights, alongside Ashish Reddy, T Suman, NC Kaushik and Kalyan Krishna.

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