The India men's cricket team's New Zealand 2026 tour is set to bring together the most recognizable voices in cricket broadcasting. Team India is preparing for a six-week tour of T20Is, ODIs and Tests, while the broadcasters have formed an experienced commentary panel of former international cricketers and established presenters.
Harsha Bhogle, Ravi Shastri And Sunil Gavaskar Will lead this coverage, while former Indian player Ajinkya Rahane, Ravichandran Ashwin And Shardul Thakur Will also join the Extra Innings panel of Sony Sports Network. The line-up combines Indian cricket expertise with the insights of former New Zealand players.
NZ vs IND 2026: Full list of commentators
Sony Sports Network has announced a 10-member extra innings panel for India's tour of New Zealand.
- Ravi Shastri
- Sunil Gavaskar
- Ajinkya Rahane
- Ravichandran Ashwin
- Shardul Thakur
- Ajay Jadeja
- Venkatesh Prasad
- ion smith
- simon dole
- Harsha suffered
The panel brings together former players who have represented India and New Zealand at the highest level, along with veteran broadcaster Harsha Bhogle. His analysis is expected to cover strategic decisions, player encounters, situations and key moments during the tour.
Garima Bhardwaj And Vimal Kumar Will be the presenter for Sony Sports Network's coverage.
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Sky Sport commentary panel for T20Is and ODIs
Sky Sport will provide coverage in New Zealand, with its white-ball commentary team featuring many familiar names from international cricket.
- ion smith
- Ravi Shastri
- Stephen Fleming
- simon dole
- Katie Martin
- Ross Taylor
- Team Saudi
- Scott Styris
- shane bond
former new zealand captain Stephen Fleming Will be part of the commentary team for T20Is and ODIs. Ross Taylor And Team Saudi Hall adds recent international playing experience, while Ion Smith and Simon Doull bring years of broadcasting experience.
Former New Zealand women's wicketkeeper Katie Martin also joins the team, providing a perspective shaped by her international career.
Sky Sport commentary panel for test matches
There is a change in the commentary line-up for the red-ball phase of the series, with an emphasis on Test cricket experience.
- ion smith
- simon dole
- Sunil Gavaskar
- Katie Martin
- Harsha suffered
- Scott Styris
Gavaskar and Bhogle will contribute to the Test coverage, bringing their experience and knowledge of the longer format. The panel will evaluate batting technique, bowling spells, session-by-session pace and the strategic decisions that often define Test matches.
Laura McGoldrick Will act as presenter for Sky Sport's coverage.
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Hindi commentary for India tour of New Zealand 2026
A key feature of the tour's broadcast arrangements is that Hindi commentary will be available throughout the series through Sky Sport's partnership with Sony Pictures Networks India.
Ajay Jadeja Will lead the Hindi commentary for the white-ball matches, while Sunil Gavaskar will lead the coverage during the Test series. Mumbai Indians fast bowler Shardul Thakur is also included in the Hindi commentary.
This arrangement provides Hindi-speaking viewers in New Zealand and other available broadcast markets an additional way to follow the action.