Junaid Kafili
Lahore: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced a star-studded 23-member bilingual commentary panel for HBL PSL 11, featuring a mix of international voices and leading Pakistani broadcasters.
The tournament is scheduled to run from March 26 to May 3, with matches taking place in Lahore and Karachi.
Shoaib Malik Joins Urdu Commentary Panel
Former Pakistan all-rounder Shoaib Malik will make his debut as part of the exclusive Urdu commentary panel after participating in all previous 10 editions as a player.
He will be joined by former Pakistan captains Salman Butt and Sana Mir. Other members of the Urdu panel include Tariq Saeed, Marina Iqbal, Shah Faisal and Ayaz Chaudhary.
International Voices Strengthen English Panel
The English commentary panel features prominent international names, including former West Indies all-rounder Carlos Brathwaite, who will make his HBL PSL debut, and former Australia cricketer Lisa Sthalekar, returning to the league.
Other notable commentators include Jean-Paul Duminy, Mike Haysman, Dominic Cork, Nick Knight, Mark Butcher, Martin Guptill and Greg Blewett.
Pakistani Experts in English Broadcast
Pakistan’s representation in the English panel includes former captains Wasim Akram, Ramiz Raja, Aamir Sohail and Urooj Mumtaz, alongside Bazid Khan and Sikandar Bakht.
Presenters Line-Up
The presenters’ panel includes international broadcasters Neroli Meadows and Jess Crowe, who will make their HBL PSL debut. They will join Zainab Abbas and Sikandar Bakht in hosting duties throughout the tournament.
PCB Expresses Confidence
Salman Naseer, Chief Executive Officer of the Pakistan Super League, said the panel brings extensive experience and insight to the broadcast.
He expressed confidence that fans would enjoy high-quality commentary alongside the on-field action as the league approaches its 11th edition.
Focus on Enhanced Viewing Experience
With HBL PSL 11 adopting a “watch-from-home” model, the PCB aims to deliver an improved broadcast experience through a diverse and experienced commentary lineup, ensuring strong engagement with audiences across Pakistan and globally.
