Proteas' Temba Bavuma called up to the T20 World Cup … as a commentator

Proteas Test and ODI captain Temba Bavuma is set to make his commentary debut at the ICC T20 World Cup, starting on Saturday in India and Sri Lanka.

Bavuma will join well-known South African commentators Mpumelelo Mbangwa, Natalie Germanos, Dale Steyn, Shaun Pollock and Kass Naidoo at the global jamboree.

“The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup always brings out the best of people and performances,” said Bavuma, who led the Proteas to the World Test Championship title at Lord’s last year.

“Whether you’re in the middle, in the stands or watching from your sofa, the intensity of this tournament is unmistakable and will be felt all over the world.”

The ICC have put together an illustrious commentary panel featuring some of the game’s most celebrated voices who  will deliver expert insight and analysis, ensuring fans experience every moment of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in all its colour and intensity.

Renowned broadcasters Ravi Shastri, Nasser Hussain, Ian Smith and Ian Bishop will headline the dynamic commentary team for this year’s tournament. 

They will be joined by Aaron Finch, who lifted the trophy in 2021, alongside other former ICC Men’s T20 World Cup winners, including Dinesh Karthik, Kumar Sangakkara, Samuel Badree, Robin Uthappa and Carlos Brathwaite.

Adding further gravitas are former ICC global event winners who know the thrill of lifting a World Cup – Eoin Morgan, Wasim Akram, Sunil Gavaskar, Matthew Hayden and Ramiz Raja. Other iconic voices from the game joining the panel include Michael Atherton, Waqar Younis, Simon Doull, and Katey Martin.

The commentary lineup in India and Sri Lanka is further strengthened by leading global broadcasters Harsha Bhogle, Danny Morrison, Alan Wilkins, Ian Ward, Mark Howard, Nick Knight, Athar Ali Khan,  Bazid Khan, Raunak Kapoor and Niall O’Brien.

Preston Mommsen and Andrew Leonard will provide invaluable additional insight from the Associate Members, while Russel Arnold and Roshan Abeysinghe will bring Sri Lanka’s unique flavour to the coverage.