List of commentators for World Cup 2023 announced

During the upcoming ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023, ICC TV will provide cricket enthusiasts with an unparalleled viewing experience. In addition to live coverage of every match in the event, licensees will have access to a global feed service that will provide viewers with access to all the action.

The extensive coverage will comprise a pre-match presentation, an innings interval programme, and a post-match wrap-up. A distinguished commentary panel comprised of cricketing legends will offer insights and analysis that bring supporters closer than ever before to the game.

Ricky Ponting, a three-time Men's Cricket World Cup champion who has twice held the trophy aloft as captain, joins ICC's coverage alongside Eoin Morgan, the captain who led England to their first Men's Cricket World Cup title four years ago.

They will be accompanied by fellow Cricket World Cup winners Shane Watson, Lisa Sthalekar, Ramiz Raja, Ravi Shastri, Aaron Finch, Sunil Gavaskar, and Matthew Hayden, all of whom know what it's like to win the ultimate prize in one-day cricket.

The trio of Ian Smith, Nasser Hussain, and Ian Bishop, who concluded the 2019 final at Lord's and provided one of the most iconic stretches of commentary in the annals of sport, will return to the ICC TV booth.

Former international captains Waqar Younis, Shaun Pollock, Anjum Chopra, and Michael Atherton will lend their voices to our panel of former international stars, which also consists of Simon Doull, Mpumelelo Mbangwa, Sanjay Manjrekar, Katey Martin, Dinesh Karthik, Dirk Nannes, Samuel Badree, Athar Ali Khan, and Russel Arnold.

Harsha Bhogle, Kass Naidoo, Mark Nicholas, Natalie Germanos, Mark Howard, and Ian Ward, among others, will provide commentary for what promises to be the largest Men's Cricket World Cup in history.

"I am eagerly anticipating the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup," said Eoin Morgan. The passion for the game in the subcontinent is unparalleled, and I have no doubt that large audiences will be present to watch all the teams compete.

"Winning the World Cup is every player's ambition, and I still get goosebumps when I recall that magical day at Lord's, when we hoisted the trophy after one of the most exciting ODIs ever played. I eagerly anticipate my time behind the microphone and cannot wait to visit India!"

Lisa Sthalekar: "Winning the World Cup in India is an extraordinary experience. It promises to be one of the greatest World Cups due to the presence of a number of intriguing nations. May the superior team prevail!

It's an honor to be a member of the commentary panel that will relay all the World Cup action to fans around the globe.

Ravi Shastri: "The 50-over Men's Cricket World Cup with ten of the best teams competing for the title of world champions in India – it does not get any larger than this! I can assure you that the ambiance at this tournament will be exhilarating and that it will be a major event. 

"I have previously served as a commentator for multiple World Cups, but this assignment will be very special. The support for the sport in India is unparalleled, and it will be a true cricket festival."

Ian Smith: "Commentating the final of the previous World Cup was the pinnacle of my broadcasting career, and that game demonstrated how exciting this format of the game can be.

"After 12 years, the 50-over Men's Cricket World Cup returns to India, and I'm confident there is tremendous anticipation among the country's fans. It will be a wonderful experience to soak up the ambiance while providing commentary alongside my seasoned colleagues."

Ricky Ponting: "Every cricketer's dream is to win the World Cup, and I'm confident quite a few captains are optimistic about their chances in India. The competition is evenly matched, and the majority of teams are well-versed in Indian conditions.  

"The World Cup frenzy we witnessed in India in 2011 was fairly incredible, but I predict that this year will be even bigger! I am ecstatic to be a color commentator and cannot wait to report the action."

World Cup 2023 Broadcasting Details

The production services partner for ICC TV is Disney Star, and the apparatus services partner is NEP Broadcast Solutions. AE Live will provide the on-air graphics for the coverage, while Cricviz will provide in-depth cricket data analytics.

The broadcast will include a variety of visual innovations and enhancements. Hawk-Eye will offer off-bat monitoring and Piero graphics for enhanced game analysis. In addition, they will provide DRS services such as ball tracking and edge detection.

Field 360° is a virtual field model created by Quidich Innovation Labs to illustrate fielding positions and strategies. In addition, they will provide a drone camera for breathtaking views of all venues and adjacent geography, as well as a roving buggy cam for a view from the ground, while Spidercam will provide an aerial perspective of the proceedings.

Vertical feed, a first-of-its-kind coverage in cricket that seeks to engage casual fans by providing a more intuitive viewing experience optimized for mobile phones, is a revolutionary innovation introduced by ICC TV.

ICC TV will produce an abundance of non-live content, which will be distributed to media rights partners via the ICC TV Content Delivery Service. This will include daily player profiles, team features, match previews, venue spotlights, and exclusive behind-the-scenes content, giving fans unprecedented access to all the action encircling the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup.