Star-studded Commentary Panel and Presenters Announced for PSL 11

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has unveiled an impressive 23-member bilingual commentary team for the upcoming 11th season of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), set to run from March 26 to May 3. This team brings together a mix of international experts and seasoned local analysts.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has unveiled a renowned, 23-member, bilingual commentary team for the upcoming 11th edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), which is scheduled to take place from March 26 to May 3.

Among the highlights, former West Indies all-rounder Carlos Brathwaite will be stepping into the role of PSL commentator for the first time, while former Australian player Lisa Sthalekar makes her return. The PCB is clearly excited about this high-caliber lineup for such a prestigious event.

Shoaib Malik, who has played in all ten previous editions of the HBL PSL, will lend his voice as an Urdu commentator this season, joined by former Pakistani captains Salman Butt and Sana Mir.

The exclusive seven-member Urdu panel also features veteran commentator Tariq Saeed, former international Marina Iqbal, Shah Faisal, and Ayaz Chaudhary, who was the winner of Pepsi Voice of Pakistan 2022.

On the English commentary side, Brathwaite will be joined by a talented group that includes South African Jean-Paul Duminy, the well-known Michael Haysman, Englishmen Dominic Cork, Nick Knight and Mark Butcher, as well as New Zealander Martin Guptill Australians Greg Blewett and Lisa Sthalekar and Athar Ali Khan from Bangladesh.

Pakistan is set to have a strong presence in the English commentary team for the upcoming matches. Former captains like Wasim Akram, Ramiz Raja, Aamir Sohail and Urooj Mumtaz Khan will be on hand to provide their insights, and former national player Bazid Khan will also join the lineup.

This season, former all-rounder Sikandar Bakht will wear two hats: he’ll be delivering English commentary while also being part of the four-person presenting team.

PSL CEO Salman Naseer expressed his excitement about the announcement, confident that fans will love the matches.

“We’re thrilled to introduce a top-notch commentary team with a wealth of experience in the game. I’m sure our fans will appreciate the commentators and their insights into the thrilling matches as we gear up for the groundbreaking 11th edition of the HBL PSL.”

Full List of Commentators:

• English Panel: Aamir Sohail, Athar Ali Khan, Bazid Khan, Carlos Brathwaite, Dominic Cork, Greg Blewett, Jean-Paul Duminy, Lisa Sthalekar, Mark Butcher, Martin Guptill, Michael Haysman, Nick Knight, Ramiz Raja, Sikandar Bakht, Urooj Mumtaz Khan and Wasim Akram.
• Exclusive Urdu Panel: Ayaz Chaudhary, Marina Iqbal, Salman Butt, Sana Mir, Shah Faisal, Shoaib Malik and Tariq Saeed.
• Presenters: Jess Crowe, Neroli Meadows, Sikandar Bakht and Zainab Abbas.

What’s Next?

The upcoming PSL season promises to be an exciting one, with a star-studded commentary panel and presenting team set to bring the action to life. Fans can expect to see a mix of international experts and seasoned local analysts providing their insights and analysis throughout the tournament.

The English commentary team boasts a wealth of experience, with former captains like Wasim Akram and Ramiz Raja joining forces with international stars like Carlos Brathwaite and Lisa Sthalekar. Meanwhile, the Urdu panel features veteran commentator Tariq Saeed and former international Marina Iqbal, ensuring that fans will get a comprehensive view of the matches.

With the presenting team featuring international commentators Jess Crowe and Neroli Meadows, alongside the familiar face of Zainab Abbas, fans can expect to be treated to a thrilling experience as they watch the matches unfold.

The PCB has clearly put a lot of thought into selecting the perfect team to bring the PSL to life, and fans can expect to be treated to a top-notch commentary experience throughout the tournament.