Mumbai: Star Sports, the official television broadcaster of the IPL 2023, on March 21 announced a star-studded panel of commentators that features some of the most decorated players to have graced the 22 yards.
Cricket fans can tune in to see two T20 World Cup winning captains, Paul Collingwood and Aaron Finch, from a captain's viewpoint. Finch has played for nine IPL franchises. Kevin Pietersen, a former England and IPL legend who has amassed significant knowledge of the game and a colourful demeanour over the years, will be joining them. Danny Morrison, another fan favourite, will be in his element during Star Sports' coverage of the IPL 2023. Jacques Kallis, one of the best all-around players ever and a former IPL coach, joins the Star Sports panel for the first time.
Former Australia batters David Hussey, who was also KKR mentor and Matthew Hayden, CSK legend, will join Kallis and Pietersen. Former Purple Cap winner Imran Tahir will lend his perspective on spin-bowling, expected to play a crucial role at certain venues as IPL travels to 12 venues for the first time ever. Former IPL coaches Tom Moody, Daniel Vettori and Simon Katich will provide an insider’s view on the game, analysing tactics and plays.
The panel will also show off of legendary Indian openers with contrasting batting and commentary styles - Sunil Gavaskar and Virender Sehwag. Adding to the diversity and stature to the broadcast ranks will be Mithali Raj, one of the greatest women cricketers of all time. Four-time IPL and twotime World Champion Harbhajan Singh will be joined by Mohammad Kaif. Along with Sunil Gavaskar, 1983 World Cup winners Sandeep Patil and Kris Srikkanth also join Star Sports’ panel, adding a unique generational perspective to the broadcast.
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