PSL 2026 Commentary Panel Announced, English, Urdu and Presenters Full List
PSL 2026 has just got even more exciting off the field. The PCB has officially announced a 23-member bilingual commentary panel for PSL 2026, featuring some of the biggest names in world cricket broadcasting. From Wasim Akram and Ramiz Raja to Carlos Brathwaite making his PSL commentary debut, the voices calling this tournament are as star-studded as the players on the field.
PSL 2026 runs from March 26 to May 3 across Lahore and Karachi with 44 matches.
English Commentary Panel for PSL 2026
The English commentary lineup is packed with world-class former international cricketers from across the globe. Fans watching on broadcast will hear voices they recognise from the biggest stages in world cricket.
| Commentator | Country | Notable For |
|---|---|---|
| Wasim Akram | Pakistan | Greatest left-arm pacer ever |
| Ramiz Raja | Pakistan | Former Pakistan captain, veteran broadcaster |
| Aamir Sohail | Pakistan | Former Pakistan opener |
| Urooj Mumtaz Khan | Pakistan | Former Pakistan women’s captain |
| Bazid Khan | Pakistan | Former Pakistan international |
| Carlos Brathwaite | West Indies | PSL commentary debut, hit four sixes in 2016 WT20 final |
| Jean-Paul Duminy | South Africa | Former SA batter, experienced broadcaster |
| Michael Haysman | South Africa | Veteran cricket commentator |
| Dominic Cork | England | Former England all-rounder |
| Nick Knight | England | Former England opener, Sky Sports regular |
| Mark Butcher | England | Former England batter |
| Martin Guptill | New Zealand | NZ’s record T20I run scorer |
| Greg Blewett | Australia | PSL commentary debut |
| Lisa Sthalekar | Australia | Returns to PSL, former Australia women’s star |
| Athar Ali Khan | Bangladesh | Veteran South Asian cricket voice |
| Sikandar Bakht | Pakistan | Part of both commentary and presenting duties |
Carlos Brathwaite making his PSL commentary debut is a real talking point. The man who hit Ben Stokes for four consecutive sixes in the 2016 T20 World Cup final knows a thing or two about pressure cricket and that experience will come through in how he analyses the game.
Martin Guptill joining the English panel is another exciting addition. New Zealand’s all-time leading T20I run-scorer only recently retired from international cricket and brings a fresh perspective to the commentary box.
Urdu Commentary Panel for PSL 2026
This is the panel Pakistani fans tuning in locally will connect with most. The seven-member exclusive Urdu commentary panel is headlined by Shoaib Malik, who has played in all 10 previous PSL editions as a player and now transitions to the commentary box for the first time.
| Urdu Commentator | Background |
|---|---|
| Shoaib Malik | Played all 10 previous PSL editions as player, PSL commentary debut |
| Salman Butt | Former Pakistan captain |
| Sana Mir | Former Pakistan women’s captain |
| Tariq Saeed | Seasoned cricket commentator |
| Marina Iqbal | Former Pakistan women’s international |
| Shah Faisal | Cricket broadcaster |
| Ayaz Chaudhary | Pepsi Voice of Pakistan 2022 winner |
Shoaib Malik’s transition from player to commentator is one of the most interesting storylines of PSL 2026 off the field. He brings insider knowledge of what it feels like to play in every single edition of this tournament. His perspective in the Urdu commentary box will be genuinely unique.
Sana Mir is another standout name. As one of Pakistan’s greatest ever women’s cricketers, her presence on the Urdu panel alongside Marina Iqbal gives the commentary lineup strong representation from the women’s game.
PSL 2026 Presenters and Hosts
The on-ground hosting duties are handled by a four-member presenters panel that mixes familiar PSL faces with exciting new international additions.
| Presenter | Country | PSL Status |
|---|---|---|
| Zainab Abbas | Pakistan | PSL regular, fan favourite |
| Neroli Meadows | Australia | PSL debut |
| Jess Crowe | Australia | PSL debut |
| Sikandar Bakht | Pakistan | Also part of English commentary panel |
Neroli Meadows and Jess Crowe are both well-known Australian sports broadcasters making their PSL debut as official presenters. Their arrival adds an international flavour to the studio presentation that matches PSL’s growing global ambitions this season.
Zainab Abbas returns as the anchor of the presenting setup, providing the continuity and energy that PSL fans have come to expect from her across multiple editions.
Follow the PSL 2026 schedule to plan your viewing from March 26 and keep tabs on how your favourite team is performing on the PSL 2026 points table once the action starts.
FAQs
Who are the commentators for PSL 2026? PSL 2026 has a 23-member commentary panel including Wasim Akram, Ramiz Raja, Carlos Brathwaite, JP Duminy, Nick Knight, Mark Butcher, Martin Guptill and Shoaib Malik among others.
Who is doing Urdu commentary for PSL 2026? The Urdu commentary panel includes Shoaib Malik, Salman Butt, Sana Mir, Tariq Saeed, Marina Iqbal, Shah Faisal and Ayaz Chaudhary.
Who are the PSL 2026 presenters? Zainab Abbas, Neroli Meadows, Jess Crowe and Sikandar Bakht are the four official presenters and hosts for PSL 2026.
Is Shoaib Malik commenting in PSL 2026? Yes. Shoaib Malik has joined the exclusive Urdu commentary panel for PSL 2026 after featuring as a player in all 10 previous editions of the tournament.
Which commentators are making their PSL debut in 2026? Carlos Brathwaite, Greg Blewett, Neroli Meadows and Jess Crowe are all making their HBL PSL debuts in the 2026 edition.
Where can I watch PSL 2026 with this commentary? PSL 2026 is broadcast on A Sports and PTV Sports in Pakistan, ARY Digital in the UK, T Sports in Bangladesh and on Amazon Prime Video and Willow TV in the USA and Canada.
