The International Cricket Council has announced a strong line-up of female commentators for the Women’s ODI World Cup 2025, which begins on September 30, 2025. Some of the experienced and former players are involved in the commentary.
The experienced panel includes commentators Katey Martin, Natasha Farrant, and Kass Naidoo. While the other panel comprises former World Cup winners, including those of Mel Jones, Isa Guha, Stacy-Ann King, and Julia Price. Former captains Mithali Raj, Sana Mir, and Anjum Chopra will also join the force.
The men’s line-up has names like former World Cup winners, including Aaron Finch, Carlos Brathwaite, and Dinesh Karthik, joining the experienced names like Nasser Hussain, Ian Bishop, Mpumelelo Mbangwa, and Russell Arnold. Renowned broadcasters Raunak Kapoor and Jatin Sapru are also included.
These star-studded lineups will be involved in providing fans with the best viewing experience throughout the tournament. Besides the main-event coverage, a 30-minute pre-game show, detailed analysis during innings break, and post-match wrap-ups will be done to engage fans more deeply with the cricket.
Besides the involvement of a star-studded commentary line-up, the International Cricket Council (ICC) is bringing in quality cricket for fans worldwide.
Other additional coverage benefits
From partnering with Google to its production service partnership with JioStar, with NEP supplying equipment support, ICC is bringing women’s cricket to a global stage.
For the very first time, mobile coverage of selected games will be done. The Decision Review System (DRS) will now be done through Hawk-Eye’s Smart Replay system. While Piero graphics will be used for tactical insights and technical analysis.
Other notable changes brought are the WTVision, which will provide the scoring graphics, with Cricviz catering to data and analytics. The Quidich Innovation Labs will offer a virtual field model in real time for player tracking services and Field 360°.
