For its second season, ILT20 has announced a star-studded commentary panel.

The ILT20 and ZEE Entertainment aim to present exciting action from the league’s second season in an entertaining and dynamic manner, with a distinguished assortment of notable names and famous voices gracing the commentary panel. Three respected female commentators will be on the panel: former India captain Anjum Chopra and well-known sportscasters Reema Malhotra and Natalie Germanos.

January 8, 2024, in Dubai: The league and its broadcast partners, ZEE Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEEL), have unveiled a star-studded team of commentators for the International League T20’s Season 2. Some of the top cricket experts in the world will round out the panel that will bring life to the second most watched league in the world.

Together with Virender Sehwag, Harbhajan Singh, Rohan Gavaskar, Saba Karim, Nikhil Chopra, Vivek Razdan, Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis, and Shoaib Akhtar, Alan Wilkins, Simon Doull, Daren Ganga, Danny Morrison, and Niall O’Brien will be the voices behind some of the most iconic moments in recent sports history.

These experienced people promise to elevate the cricket-watching experience by providing in-depth coverage and knowledgeable insights during the league’s forthcoming season. They bring a wealth of experience, knowledge, and a strong passion for the game. Both Hindi and English versions of the commentary will be accessible.

Gulf Giants, the reigning champions, and Sharjah Warriors square off on Friday, January 19, at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium to kick off the competition. Cricket fans may watch the DP World ILT20 Season 2 on Zee’s ten linear TV channels that are most watched and disseminated widely: Zee Anmol Cinema, Zee Zest, Zee Ganga, Zee Cinemalu HD, &Flix, &Flix HD, Zee Zest HD, and top OTT platform ZEE5.

Pre-match ceremonies will take place at 7:30 PM Indian time, and all single-header bouts will be televised live. At 4:00 PM IST on the day of the doubleheader, the afternoon match will begin.

Meanwhile, the pundits are anticipating an exciting ILT20 Season 2, including some of the top T20 stars globally.

Alan Wilkins: “It is a privilege to be a member of the prestigious commentary panel for the next season of DP World ILT20.” While the athletic spectacular takes place all over the UAE, the renowned worldwide league will be a celebration of the spirit of cricket. Given that the T20 cricket league is currently the second-most viewed in the world, I think ZEE Entertainment is dedicated to growing the league and improving it while providing a novel and thrilling experience for viewers everywhere.

“As we embark on an exciting journey for the DP World ILT20’s second season, I invite viewers to prepare themselves for an engaging cricket experience on &Pictures and ZEE5,” said Rohan Gavaskar. This season offers viewers all around the world an exciting and captivating show with a wide range of skillful and tactical team moves.

Virender Sehwag: “It’s amazing how quickly the UAE has become a global force in cricket, and the DP World ILT20 is just another gem in its trophy collection. I’m looking forward to explosive performances from players with a ton of skill as the league’s much-awaited Season 2 approaches. I have faith in ZEE’s unwavering commitment to enhancing the league and providing an incredible experience for viewers throughout the world, especially in light of the league’s initial season’s extraordinary success.

Waqar Younis: “All cricket fans around the world should watch the DP World ILT20 League because it’s a real cricketing gathering of elite players and up-and-coming talent. With a wide range of player and team rivalries, it is a celebration of the diversity of cricket. I’m thrilled to be a member of the panel of commentators for the next edition.

Wasim Akram: “I am incredibly excited to be a member of the DP World ILT20 commentary team for the second season.” Some of the biggest T20 talents will display their talent on the three classic grounds in the United Arab Emirates.

Some of the world’s most prominent cricket stars are slated to play in Season 2, including

David Warner, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Ambati Rayudu, Corey Anderson, Dwayne Bravo, Kieron Pollard, Trent Boult, Dasun Shanaka, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Sam Billings, David Willey,  Alex Hales, Tom Curran, Rovman Powell, Shimron Hetmyer, James Vince, Chris Woakes and Martin Guptill.