The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced its seven-member commentary panel for the upcoming limited-overs series against New Zealand. The panel includes Bazid Khan, Grant Elliot, Kyle Mills, Lisa Sthalekar, Mark Butcher, Sikander Bakht, and Urooj Mumtaz, who will be covering the five T20 Internationals and as many One-Day Internationals to be played between Pakistan and New Zealand from 14 April till 7 May.
Renowned presenter Zainab Abbas will host pre- and post-match shows, including Pitch Side, which will provide in-depth analysis for cricket fans. The production set-up includes complete Hawkeye review systems, buggy cam, and SpiderCam, which is available for three T20Is in Lahore and three ODIs in Karachi.
The white-ball series will begin with the first three T20Is in Lahore, followed by the last two T20Is and the first two ODIs in Rawalpindi. The series will conclude with the last three ODIs in Karachi. The broadcast of the white-ball series will be available through PTV Sports on Linear TV, while the matches will be live-streamed on various platforms, including ARY Zap, Vidly.tv, Tamasha, and Tapmad within Pakistan and on the PCB YouTube channel outside Pakistan.
The PCB has also ensured that the matches will be broadcasted internationally, with Etisalat (Middle-East and North Africa), Flow Sports (Caribbean), Sky NZ (New Zealand), Fox Sports (Australia), Sky Sports (United Kingdom), Sony (South Asia outside Pakistan), Super Sports (Sub-Saharan Africa), and Willow TV (North America) broadcasting the matches.
The PCB has equipped the production team with 27 full High-Definition cameras to capture live action across the globe. The commentary panel, along with Zainab Abbas, will provide comprehensive coverage of the matches, and the production team will utilize modern technology to ensure an immersive viewing experience for cricket fans worldwide.
In conclusion, the upcoming limited-overs series between Pakistan and New Zealand promises to be an exciting event for cricket fans worldwide. The PCB has assembled a talented commentary panel and equipped the production team with modern technology to ensure an immersive viewing experience. With the matches being broadcasted internationally, cricket fans worldwide can look forward to enjoying the matches from the comfort of their homes.