ISLAMABAD: The International Cricket Council (ICC) will produce live coverage of all the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 matches, ensuring that the global audience can enjoy every moment of the action. The coverage will feature a minimum of 28 cameras in each game and will be complemented by a number of analytics and visual enhancements. All matches will also feature the Decision Review System (DRS) with Hawk-eye Smart Replay, which allows the TV referee to instantly review synchronized footage from multiple angles for accurate decision-making, according to a press release. A team of female and star-led commentators will provide expert insights throughout the tournament. World Cup winners Mel Jones, Lisa Sthalekar, Stacy Ann King, Lydia Greenway and Carlos Brathwaite will join former stars Anjum Chopra and Katey Martin as well as former India coach WV Raman. Adding even more star power, former Pakistan captain Sana Mir will team up with her on-field rival former India captain Mithali Raj in the commentary box, a press release said. Alongside these icons, the commentary line-up includes some of the leading voices in cricket broadcasting such as Natalie Germanos, Ian Bishop, Kass Naidoo, Nasser Hussain, Alison Mitchell and Mpumelelo Mbangwa, with Kass Naidoo and Laura McGoldrick sharing presenting duties. assembly. -up shows. Mel Jones expressed his delight at the World Cup event: “The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 is another monumental step forward for the game. It is incredible to see the rapid growth of women’s cricket, not only in terms of skill and sportsmanship, but also in how it is accepted globally. Ian Bishop said: “Women’s cricket has been very close to my heart for some time. This World Cup will showcase the best the sport has to offer and it will be exciting to watch this development from commentary.” Sana Mir said, “This is the first time a women’s global tournament has come to this part of the world and that in itself adds something new to this year’s T20 World Cup. The T20 World Cup has seen some great contests over the years and the game is getting slower and slower. I wish all the players the best!” Mithali Raj said, “The women’s T20 landscape has seen many changes over the years and the growing interest among fans is palpable. This tournament is not just about crowning champions – it is about celebrating the hard work, dedication and journey of women cricketers around the world. Katey Martin said: “I am honored to be part of this esteemed commentary panel and look forward to the start of what promises to be a tough tournament. Lydia Greenway said: “The 2024 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in the United Arab Emirates is a historic event for many reasons. We’re seeing elite athletes at the peak of their powers and with an increased prize pool it’s clear that the game is getting the platform and respect it deserves. ICC TV’s all-inclusive production approach will allow broadcasters to seamlessly broadcast matches without the need for additional on-site presentation setup. In addition to live match coverage, ICC TV will produce a 30-minute pre-match edit, an innings interval show and a post-match wrap-up for an engaging viewing experience. In addition, ICC TV will offer exclusive off-field content including daily player profiles, team features, match previews, venue information and behind-the-scenes features, bringing fans closer to the action than ever before.
