as ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 all eyes are on the high-octane clash between arch-rivals India and Pakistan as it reaches a fever pitch. While the battle at 22 yards is legendary, the excitement is fueled by an equally lively line-up of presenters and presenters.
Here’s a closer look at the popular presenters and regional experts who will be the face of IND vs PAK coverage on various platforms:
Star-studded English and Hindi anchors
For global and national audiences, Star Sports has brought back its most trusted faces for pre-match, mid-innings and post-match shows.
Mayanti Langer Binny: A veteran in the world of sports broadcasting, Mayanti Langer He remains the face of Indian cricket coverage. His ability to break down complex game situations with poise makes him a fan favorite for English broadcasting.
Abhinav Mukund: Former Indian Abhinav Mukund joins him. His technical vision and background as a successful broadcaster provide the perfect balance to the English panel.
To cater to the mass Hindi speaking audience, Sweden Singh Bahal and Tanay Tiwari to lead the charge. Their high-energy presentation style is tailored to the intensity of an India-Pakistan match.
Bridging the language gap: Regional leads
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 leans more towards regional inclusion. Star Sports is offering a special telecast in Tamil, Kannada and Telugu to ensure fans enjoy the ‘Mother of All Clashes’ in their mother tongue.
Expertise in Tamil and Kannada
The Tamil broadcast features the duo Samin Anwar and Bhavna Balakrishnan.
Known for her versatile anchoring and musical talent, Bhavna brings a unique flair to the cricket studio. Meanwhile, the Kannada feed is led by experts Reena D’Souzaa familiar face to fans in Karnataka covering the IPL and domestic circuits consistently.
Telugu dynamic duo
Coverage is anchored in Telugu speaking regions Prathyusha Sadhu and Vindhya Vishaka. Vindhya has long been a staple of Telugu sports broadcasting and his chemistry with expert analysts keeps local viewers glued to their screens.
Key voices of Pakistan: Zainab Abbas and Roha Nadeem
Coverage is not limited to Indian broadcasters. The rivalry is a global phenomenon and voices from Pakistan are equally prominent.
Zaynab Abbas: One of the most recognized female sports presenters globally, Zainab Abbas headlines the digital broadcast for Myco and Tapmad. Known for his in-depth interviews and global experience with the ICC and Sky Sports, he brings the perfect edge to broadcasting.
Roha Nadeem: Representing state broadcaster PTV Sports, Roha Nadeem has quickly risen to become a leading voice in Pakistan cricket. His presence ensures that cross-border fans receive high-level analysis and local perspectives.
